Even five years ago, it was much less common for the average cisgender (non-trans) person to know what the term “transgender” meant, let alone to be able to identify examples of trans people in mainstream media. Over recent years, trans visibility in American pop culture has exploded. By seeking information and guidance, you are doing important and difficult work to support your child.
Thank you for reaching out! As a parent, hearing your child say they identify as trans can bring up a lot of complicated feelings-including the fear and doubt you’ve expressed.