I live in Fairfax county and I talked to about 30 parents who live around me. They are my neighbors/friends/family members. Most of these parents lean left and some of them are life-long democrats. All of us care deeply about LGBTQ rights. AFTER SHOWING THEM the actual draft of youngkin's policy, EVERY single one of them is fine with it and actually happy about it. And that's how reasonable this model policy is ---- It's fine if kids want to change their gender in school as long as the parents are informed and involved. The ultimate care givers to trans kids are their own parents. Solving conflicts with one's parents is a process every kid experiences. Family tie is what is staying forever. Robbing that away from a kid is cruel. Two of my best friends growing up are homosexuals. I saw how their families were first not able to accept it but eventually embrace it fully. That process takes years but it's so precious. And the school should really stay away from these precious family experiences. For trans kids, getting family involved is EVEN MORE important particularly if decision of procedures/reagents involved. Given that there is a 80-90% de-transition rate, the reason why now UK is banning hormone/puberty blockers for miners, kids need their parents' guidance to make such important decisions. And the only people who will be caring for trans kids forever, who will be the ones consoling them are their own parents. Youngkin's bill is actually giving trans kids long term support by asking the school not to hide it from their parents. If the trans community truely love and care about trans kids' well-being, please get on board. Thank you!!