Question.5137 - Engaging Childrenrespond to the following prompts:Provide examples (no names; protect confidentiality) from your personal or professional life where an issue of gender expression was a predominant factor in the way the youth navigated their social environment. If you do not have any to pull from, locate a YouTube video to share as part of the discussion.Explain how the encounter impacted your way of perceiving the engagement with the youth.Describe the challenges regarding knowledge, values, affect (how you feel), impact of your spirituality on the relationship, etc.Explain what you have learned about yourself and others because of this encounter.Provide a helpful resource that could help others navigate these crucial conversations.
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