On the 23 July, the charity and campaign group shared an article in the Metro from a parent about how their four-year-old gender nonconforming daughter is not being supported by her nursery.
Along with sharing the article, it tweeted, ‘Research suggests that children as young as two recognise their trans identity.
‘Yet many nurseries and schools teach a binary understanding of pre-assigned gender. LGBTQ-inclusive and affirming education is crucial for the well-being of all young people!’
The tweet prompted a backlash on Twitter for referencing research that suggests very young children are capable of considering their gender identity and for criticising nurseries for teaching that sex is binary.
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