This is a quick note to let parents of seventh graders at the Cooperative Middle School in Exeter that a transgender (trans-male) athlete is scheduled to speak to your kids tomorrow. You may be fine with that, or not, but did you know?
Cornerstone sent out an email recently with some details to help you decide if this presentation is right for your son or daughter.
Schuyler is from the Washington, D.C. area and attended the exclusive Georgetown Day School from kindergarten through 12th grade. A female champion swimmer, Bailar reportedly began struggling with mental health issues as a high school junior. It was during a gap year while in therapy for eating disorders that the question of gender identity was raised. Bailar says that the decision to change gender came as a result of attending gender workshops at the YES Institute in Florida. Accepted to Harvard with a swimming scholarship as a female, Schuyler was encouraged by her Harvard coach to fully transition through hormone therapy and breast removal and to join the men’s swim team.
You can find more details here including a copy of the original email and opt-out form and a link to contact the School Board if you have constructive input or concerns.
Your child is required to participate unless you complete the opt-out request.
You are not a bigot if this is not the sort of thing you are comfortable with for your children. As the parent, this is entirely your decision. But if you missed the email or never completed the opt-out you will need to do that before tomorrow.
This only came to our attention today so we’re sharing it now. Parents were notified by email of the presentation. Feel free to review Cornerstone’s details about the presenter before making any last-minute decision. The information is simple biographical and for your consideration.
Schuyler Bailar Before and After (Photo Credit: Elite News Feed) c/o Cornerstone
Schuyler Bailar Before and After (Photo Credit: Elite News Feed)
