The Baby X story put an emphasis of how important it is for society to determine a newborn
baby's sex. The project's goal organized by the scientist is to combat gender discrimination against
young people. When Baby X was born, no one can predict whether it will be a boy or a girl. When
the parents refused to adopt the typical gender roles that are accepted in society. We are so shaped
by the ideals that society promotes that we fail to recognize that there may be other options. Yes,
X was either a boy or a girl, but since no one knew, it made no difference.
It’s not easy for the case of Baby X to be “unidentified” since no one knew what his/her
gender was. Which led me to believe that encouraging all children to feel however they want, play
with what they want, and engage in the activity they want without telling them who they will be.
This is especially true when you consider external factors. Since they are the ones who know what
and who they are, and since no one else has the right to decide for them, they should be allowed
to be who they want to be and to identify as their own gender.
As future educators, we must be a role model who will influence all learners to have the
mindset of the next generation, a teacher promotes gender equality in the classroom and eradicates
stereotype thinking from society. A teacher develops strategies for fostering a gender-inclusive
attitude on the basis of their classroom activities. Additionally, educators should be aware of their
own gender biases and stereotypes and not perpetuate them in their students. Teachers can create
a positive learning environment that promotes growth and self-discovery by accepting all students,
regardless of how they identify as gender. I really like how the principal didn’t consider “X” a
misfit or a troublemaker just because the other parents. The principal and some of X’s classmates
were very supportive towards him and not consider X as a “mixed” up, he was simply just being
“X”. The story aids me to become a better citizen and a teacher as well because it helped me
understand how a student's gender may affect their experiences and perspectives. We must make
ensure that all students, no matter what their gender is, have equal access to educational
opportunities.
The "X" story raises the issue of how to raise a child who is gender-neutral in a culture that
categorizes and stereotypes individuals based on their gender and sex, as well as how these gender
roles are perpetuated in society. A child who identifies as neither male nor female participates in
activities that were traditionally reserved for either gender, which generally promotes inclusivity
in the story.
List 3 things that could be added to the official instructional manual of Baby X
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List of Coping Strategies: Societal pressure to identify by gender only intensifies as
children enter school, and gender-neutral classroom norms are frequently violated. Which
is why we must provide a list coping strategies because once children reach school-age,
many parents are discouraged from this mindset, especially if they express themselves in a
gender-fluid way. Accordingly, "I think it's important to acknowledge that they may get
bullied at school. But then help kids have coping strategies and ways to deal with kids that
might say something.” It’s very important to provide them coping strategies so it won’t
greatly affect them.
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Gender-neutral parenting: You can apply gender-neutral parenting at some level. You
have to consider the child’s age. The aim of gender-neutral parenting, in any capacity, is
to foster a worldview that forbids societal expectations from limiting a child's potential. It
involves making deliberate parenting decisions that do not place a child solely on a “girly”
or “boyish” path. Have a day to day conversation to children as they grow about their
reasons for wanting certain types of toys, even if they choose hobbies and toys that society
expects of their gender. Help them to become a “well-rounded” individual.
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Provide resources for parents: Several information provided in books, media, websites,
that represent kids in diverse and inclusive ways. Making contact with other parents can
give kids the chance to interact with kids of different genders. They can stop separating
children based on gender, pick sports teams, and plan other events that are open to people
of all genders.