“being able to exist as myself at home was a godsend," says Jurjevics. "My gender was mine to figure out and explore. I've walked through life a girl, a boy, and now a nonbinary person. Had I not been given the freedom to do that, I'm not sure where I'd be." “Studies show that young people who are transgender and gender non-conforming are more likely to attempt suicide, with internalized transphobia, discrimination and rejection from friends and family heightening this risk.” Allowing kids to be free and not conform to the mould Even if your don’t raise your kides w gender neutral pronouns, having less/no gendered items still helps children learn thre is no right an dwrong with gender and hwo they feel about certain gendered things.