Raising Them: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting By Kyl Myers

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But not to anyone who has an existing critical understanding of gender Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting First and foremost I would like to thank NetGalley for granting me the privilege of reading this amazing book that the people around me will have to hear about for quite some time to come It wholeheartedly deserves the five stars I m giving it and I m very happy to see that other people on the internet seem to agree with me. Book Raising them As Myers mentions it themselves at the beginning of this book This book is for people who are passionate about queering parenting After finishing this book I fully agree with this This book.

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I have witnessed different biological events even when we avoidender stereotypes as a rule. Raising the minimum wage to 15 dollars My overriding takeaway from this book is that there is nothing original or insightful in it It is just rehashed critical gender theory written in the style of a memoir There are better books out there to help parents protect children from perniciousender stereotypes Delusions of Gender and The Gender Agenda spring to mind Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting What did you have A boy or a girl Kyl and Brent imagined it would be years before their child would identify with aender Until then As a first time parent.

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Without arrogance or preaching I ve found it useful in affirming my thoughts and feelings on the subject and I ll definitely be revisiting in the future as I navigate my own parenting journey. Raising the bar tv show This book has come along at just the right time for me On the first day of the new year I delivered my third and final child after two sons this is our first daughter and it s opened up a can of worms in terms of gender socialization and just how differently children are treated in society based on their anatomy even before birth It s something I ve been spending a lot of time thinking about recently In the summer my two older children will also start school and preschool on the same day suffice to say that my family is entering somewhat of a new chapter in life and it can be difficult to unlearn certain ideas ando along with what feels natural when met with constant opposition from the outside world.

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Which it feels like we are now fully entering I ve found this book to be affirming and validating and in reading it I feel encouraged moving forward Parenting is very personal and I appreciate the Courtney Myers family putting themselves out there for all the world to see and want them to know that their efforts are than worthwhile This book is an opportunity to literally tell their own story and it s impossible to rate any less than 5 Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this title Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting I read this book because I m considering raising kids without assigning them a gender I knew going into it that this was a memoir and not a how to guide.

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3. Raising the flag on iwo jima 1945 5 4 starsThis is a memoir by a non binary fem presenting parent who raised their child as non binary until they were old enough to choose for themselves This book was disappointing because I expected a how to guide but that isn t what this is It is a reflection on their experience I appreciated the look but I would have appreciated about the mechanics of it Overall I think it is a fascinating approach one that seems like good way to avoid societal pressures of what a person should be like based solely on how their sex is interpreted at birth The thing is I don t think this book does much to make that argument not that it is necessarily trying to I think the motivation is self evident at least than it is communicated in this book What I could notet behind was the pseudoscience that while not the entire book is sprinkled throughout e. Book Raising them homeopathy I value windows and mirrors but I don t feel that way about spreading harmful information about public health which is why it can be hard to read books by people who have such fundamental views from my own To be fair I don t remember the problematic aspects being actively promoted merely its passive existence in their life which is still hard not to cringe at. Book Raising theme park Overall it s a fine memoir but don t expect it to be a guide to gender nonconforming parenting Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting A beautifully written book Gender creative parenting was a concept I knew little about but one as someone who identifies outside of the binary that I was interested in I d only ever seen negative media articles or interviews regarding the topic and it was so refreshing to find this book Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting I think if I were ever to parent I d want to do so in a gender expansive way I think Kyl Myers is an eloquent and convincing advocate for the choices they ve made But I think what I wanted out of this was something informative and less self congratulatory Myers did not invent this style of parenting and while they openly acknowledge their privilege a couple times in the book it felt facetious and insufficient The stories about Zoomer were in my opinion the strongest sections of the memoir but I think even those lack gravitas because Zoomer is around 4 at the time of publication I wanted insight into the logistics of parenting this way stories of obstacles they ve faced and successes they ve celebrated and instead I mostly got a story about Kyl. How to choose a fund raising theme As other reviewers have said I might recommend this to people as an introduction to gender creative parenting like a lot of books about parenting in general isn t just for parents It s for anybody who s ever been interested in how parenting can influence a child and inevitably the future that child grows up in But it s also for people who just want to learn about how our perception of gender shapes how we see others and the world and for people who might want to change the view they currently have. Raising the mafia inkitt This book explores gender in an explanatory way possibly teaching the reader new terminology viewpoints and visions for a different future for kids Myers also talks about how they their partner and family experienced everything that comes with deciding to become a parent and the experience of raising a child in a gender creative way Fun sad and sometimes frustrating anecdotes share the page with educational segments about gender in relation to parenting or society in general. Book Raising thematic The thing I loved most about this book is how accessible it was to read A lot is discussed in this book but everything is approached with an open mindset and clear and simple language This book could be used as an example of how to tackle gender creative parenting but it doesn t present itself that way Myer even addressed the overload of parenting tips and books in Western culture which I highly appreciated Everything about this book screams inclusion and it promotes a safe space for dialogue about gender sexuality and parenting. Raisingirls who like themselves book Another thing that made this book very refreshing to read was how both reassuring and real it was Myers doesn t sugar coat anything about their experience in the world of being a parent so far but it leaves the reader with hope anyway This book both raises and answers a lot of interesting questions and just makes the reader think without overwhelming them. Raising the mammoth Lastly the line that struck me the most in this book is this I want than half the world for my child I immediately felt like that line will open a lot of worlds for people hopefully for soon to be parents as well It paints a very bright picture for this way of raising a child and filled me with joy. PDF Raising theme park I strongly encourage everybody to read this book because I feel like it s an important contribution to shaping a fun inclusive colourful and brighter world for the next generations Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting I thought I would enjoy this book but I did not I am raising my children in an equal household with a co parent and an aggressive rejection of gender stereotypes as such I agree with a lot of positions in this book most notably that gender stereotypes are damaging calling little children boyfriendirlfriend is super creepy and boys clothes are dull but I found the writing verbose superficial and trite with an overarching impression that the writer has an insufferable opinion of her own worthiness. Book Raising theme This book has been written during the easiest part of gender creative parenting pre school the world is very different when lots of other influences are added to a child s life at least the author recognises this It is also written about only one child it would have been interesting had the author experienced two children of different sexes Having now had two children Kyl Myers had one aspect dialed in from the start not being beholden to the boy girl binary disparities or stereotypes from the day a child is born With no wish to eliminate gender but rather gender discrimination Kyl and her husband Brent ventured off on a parenting path less traveled Raising a confident compassionate and self aware person was all that mattered In this illuminating memoir Kyl delivers a liberating portrait of a family s choice to dismantle the long accepted and often harmful social construct of what it means to be assigned a gender from birth As a sociologist Kyl explores the science of gender and sex and the adulthood gender inequities that start in childhood As a loving parent Kyl shares the joy of watching an amazing child named Zoomer develop their own agency torow happily and healthily toward their own gender identity and expression Candid and surprising Raising Them is an inspiration to parents and to anyone open to understanding the limitless possibilities of being yourself Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative ParentingI was really looking forward to reading this book As a nonbinary trans guy considering to raise my kids one day without assigning them a gender I really wanted to hear about the ways this could pan out in the current society that we live in. Raising themdsports I want to start with the positives though Kyl seems like a very caring parent and I like how personal this book is This is not a guide or how to this is a memoir and I appreciate that I will probably recommend this book to cis people and future colleagues I am a midwifery student that have never heard about raising children without assigning them a gender as Kyls story is very accessible to people coming from a cisnormative world and perspective. Raising the flag meaning As a nonbinary person people keeps thinking that gender plays a huge part in my every day life where in fact it really doesn t For me the thought of not assigning my child a gender would be a natural thing to do and also a very small part of my parenting I imagine that there are probably a lot of things that play a great part in Kyls parenting other than the lack of assigning a gender but I wished we d seen of that This book really makes it seem like all they ever worry about is how to ensure Zoomer can live asender creative as possible. Raising Them pdf24 Again I understand that the focus of this book is on that aspect of their parenting But by not showing any other parts of their parenting or life with Zoomer it really perpetuates the image that gender is the prime aspect of their lives together. Raising the minimum wage effect on economy I also really hate the term gender creative parenting with a passion And the I read it and really it is written on almost every single page the I hated it There is nothing creative about letting your kid explore their gender freely Queer people have been raising their children in gender open gender free and gender explorative ways for ages It felt like being a gender creative parent was of an identity to Kyl themselves than anything else. Raising Them them book I would ve loved it if Kyl had waited a couple of years to write this book to maybe be able to include Zoomers own perspective about all of this Hearing a parent declare something about the best parenting decision they ve ever made while their child is only four years old and cannot contribute their own perspective of things always sounds a bit hypocritical and insincere. Book Raising thematic I am sure Kyl is a great parent don t get me wrong And I love that Zoomer willet to read this book one day and learn a bit about their early years and the way their life started the thought processes and challenges their parents went through But this book almost felt like it was about Kyl than it was about Zoomer. Raising themdsports Kyl and the other gender creative parents in their life haven t revolutionized parenting I appreciate that they talk about raising children without assigning them a gender but I wished they d center the queer community and their children themselves in the narrative instead of making gender creative parenting their whole identity I know that there is probably a lot to Kyl but it felt like this is all they see themselves as aender creative parent. Book Raising themed There is a scene Kyl describes very early on where a stranger keeps being very curious about Zoomers reproductive organs So when they have to change their diaper they do it very quickly so the stranger doesn t see anything This scene worried me Not because of the stranger even though that kind of behavior is obviously despicable but because children feel it when people around them are nervous And the last thing I d ever want for my child is for them to feel like their body was something secretive to be hidden to be scared about I am not saying Kyl and their family should ve acted any differently in the situation not at all But I wished Kyl had addressed this and also brought up how they empower Zoomer to be confident in their body while at the same time making such a big deal of only a very selective group of people being allowed to know what it looks like. Book raising the bar Another scene described that kinda bothered me was later in the book when Kyl takes Zoomer to a track meet for little kids Kyl was really excited about that really hyping Zoomer who loves to run up Then when they see that they separate the group by gender they just leave the event really disappointed I understand this I understand that Kyl didn t feel like there was room to speak up in the situation But Zoomer was really excited to get to run and leaving instead of at least trying to advocate for their child felt like about Kyls own disappointment than about centering Zoomers interests in the situation It all turned out fine in the end I am not even saying Kyl should ve acted differently I wasn t there I just didn t like how this seemed like for Kyl gender creative parenting meant to avoid any and all gendered spaces instead of trying to change them in Zoomers interest And that s something that pulls through the book However a lot of spaces in our society are gendered and there comes a time where we cannot avoid them any I would ve loved to hear about how Kyl and their family navigates these spaces and makes them inclusive for their child instead of just avoiding them. Raising the flag meaning Yes that wish might come from a very personal place As a nonbinary person in a very gendered society with a native language that is a lot gendered than English is I never had the choice to just avoid gendered spaces However this wish also comes from a fear about parenting it s one thing to create a gender creative bubble that your child can live in while they are young But parenting should always be about teaching your children to exist in the world and society yes to fight injustices but not to avoid reality Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting Thanks to NetGalley for the e ARC in exchange for my honest review Dr Kyl Myers was raised fairly sheltered within the Mormon community but grows increasingly interested in learning about the larger world as she continues her education As part of this awakening she becomes interested in gender creative parenting in which parents do not assign a gender to their child ren and instead wait to be informed by them when they are old enough to do so Myers becomes an advocate and role model for those interested in following this parenting path and it s easy to see why The book showcases a sunny outlook and so much love for her child Zoomer It s clear that this is working well for her family and that Zoomer is thriving as they experience all that the world has to offer without the restriction of gender stereotypes. Raising the minimum wage effect on economy While I d love to stop there and say this was a great book I d be remiss if I didn t also share some of the thoughts I had while reading this book For one Myers is privileged In so many ways She acknowledges it a bit but I think as someone wanting to help others explore gender creative parenting she does them a disservice by not acknowledging that for some this might be extremely difficult even if they are committed to it Myers husband her family his family friends and coworkers were all supportive of their decision They find businesses that are welcoming and supportive They have babysitters and childcare that are on board too This is phenomenal and I wish everyone could say the same but the reality is that many people simply do not have this type of community surrounding them The hardest thing Myers had to deal with was an influx of media attention after granting an interview which was slightly confusing because in this day how did she not expect that That minor judgment aside I think it just nagged at me in general because she seemed to have a happy ending to nearly every situation that arose including choosing not to have Zoomer participate in a running race because it was divided by gender I guess that s where the creative part comes in too because she came up with an alternative activity that still allowed Zoomer to run and feel loved The other part I had some difficulty with was the whole issue of privacy We live in such a challenging time when it comes to making decisions about our childrens digital footprints and whatnot but it was ironic that while Myers worked so hard to not have Zoomer s genitals mark them any which way she was still fine with listing every single other detail about them in a book The intent of sharing their family s story is great But the impact I guess we won t know that until Zoomer is old enough to check it out on their own Everything is told lovingly and with adoration but that still doesn t necessarily mean they will be comfortable with it in the future It was a gamble but I guess gender creative parenting felt like aamble at first too so it fits the overall pattern. Book Raising theme park In any case this was a sweet read that will no doubt be thought provoking for those who have never considered what gendering their child at birth might mean for their future Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting ARC received in exchange for an honest review Raising Them written by Kyl Myers PhD is a memoir portraying her families venture intoender creative parenting a term that is new to me but is a welcome alternative to the term gender neutral which I ve always felt is a bit meh and doesn t really do areat job representing the idea of allowing children freedom and a safe environment to explore all that life has to offer rather than be limited in their life experience by their anatomy If neutral is beige then creative is a rainbow The author a sociologist is well versed in the research statistics and data behind why it s beneficial for children to be raised in such a way and is simultaneously a parent raising a child of their own For that reason I consider this an ideal resource for anyone looking to explore alternatives to traditional childhood gender socialization for whatever reason that may be Myers experience combined with education humanizes what could potentially be portrayed as a lofty ideal and Raising Them is written concisely and in a way that s paleatable to the reader Myers as a person generally comes accross as compassionate self aware and conscious of how best to present her philosophy intelligently and gracefully but let me warn you if you are part of or closely connected to the queer and trans communities and or have a full grasp on the gender spectrum differences between sex and gender and understand that there are lots of ways to have a family outside of man woman and marriage sex you probably won t learn much from this book I m glad that it exists for people who aren t familiar with those concepts are skeptical of them because it does clearly lay out what the gender spectrum is and the ways both passive and overt gender stereotyping are harmful However so does Kyl s website raisingzoomer. Raising Them ebookers com and their ted talk that they mention countless times in this book and those are a lot concise I d probably send people to those websites first beforeiving them this book. Book Raising them The main issue I took with this memoir is that Kyl speaks about raising a child free from the gender binary like they invented it They talk about how their marriage with their husband is totally egalitarian unbound by traditional gender roles etc and how feminist they are and how this sets this uncommon example for Zoomer However queer families have been parenting with two or moms dads trans parents outside of traditional woman man roles for decades because there haven t been woman man roles to fill in those relationships Kyl wrote an entire chapter about all of their friends in queer and lesbian and gay relationships who diversify Zoomer s life But Kyl doesn t talk about how these people have been forming families and raising children surrounded by role models who show varying ways to be a man woman or someone in between for much longer than Kyl decided to coin this term gender creative parenting This is not at all to say I am against gender creative parenting obv see first sentence of this review But I do think Kyl does a poor job acknowledging where this parenting style fits into the larger queer landscape. Book Raising themed I wish I could say that at least the writing was good but unfortunately I cannot The overly described dialogue and scene setting is strained and self aggrandizing to the point of second hand embarrassment It s like a personal diary meets baby book which is fitting because at the end of the book Kyl writes that they hope that Zoomer can read this book and look back on the first few years of their life That s sweet and I m glad Zoomer has this documentation This gets two stars because it does give some insight to what gender creative parenting is like as well as like i mentioned before accessible explanations of the gender spectrum and gender bias and how they are connected But in all honesty this felt like reading a journaling project suggested to Kyl by their therapist Yes it is a memoir so of course it is personal But it is myopic of Kyl to not consider and address how grandly touting themself as this parenting vanguard is an appropriation of decades of trans and queer family building Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting In Raising Them sociologist Kyl Myers shares how they and their husband Brent are raising their first child Zoomer without gender boundaries with complete freedom to determine their own gender Zoomer is still quite young so the book doesn t go beyond the preschool years And although this is a memoir not a how to book Myers is clear and detailed about the thought processes that led to each decision they made along the way Myers argues that working toward gender equality must start in childhood by breaking down assumptions and boundaries when it comes to appearance toys activities etc This takes a lot of work because the gender binary is pushed everywhere even in situations where it shouldn t even be a thing. Raising Them pdfescape There is a good bit of privilege throughout financial stability race class healthcare the ability to be very selective with school choice the ability to travel and seemingly everyone in their immediate sphere was incredibly supportive Unless you re solidly and securely middle class or higher portions of the book might feel a bit out of touch Myers is aware of and acknowledges this privilege Cis parents who are open to raising children in ways that help them discover their own gender identities will glean a lot from this book I think trans and non binary parents will find there s not much by way of new insight but will still be able to enjoy this as it is as one family s memoir. Book Raising themed On that note Myers identified as cis when writing Raising Them it s mentioned in the book a couple times but briefly notes that their gender creative child rearing process encouraged them to explore their own gender identity as well Their Instagram bio currently shows that they are genderqueer they she pronouns I would love to read a future followup memoir that talks about their own gender journey A memoir like that with Myers s light positive engaging writing style would be so affirming for non binary readers who didn t start making those connections until they were adults Raising Them Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting