Transgender parenting

For example, a trans man in the United Kingdom was refused gender recognition because he wanted to have a child. A Canadian survey conducted by Pyne et al. in 2015 found that about 24% of transgender individuals identified as parents, with the majority identifying as trans women and around three-quarters being older than 35. Around 77% of Canadian transgender parents claimed to be the biological parents of their children, with 24% identifying as step-parents. Support for the gender identity of trans parents by their children was found to be around 43%, though experiences of transphobia did not appear to differ based on the parental status of trans people. There are numerous obstacles that transgender people face in general, such as higher rates of bad health outcomes and discriminatory experiences in day-to-day life. The amount of literature that focuses on the unique challenges that transgender parents face is limited; however, some studies have found that the transgender experience and their transition often negatively impact their familial dynamics and relationships. In a study conducted by Amanda Veldorale-Griffin and Carol Anderson, Darling found that families who have limited access to the proper resources that offer support, or with harmful perceptions of parental transitioning, are more likely to experience higher rates of stress compared to family units who have greater support and positive perceptions towards transitioning. There is a need for further access to social services, such as therapists, to guide families who are transitioning to support their times of increased stress and transition.