
Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns
CNN
Kids are exploring sexual and gender identities, and pronouns have become an important aspect of teenage development. But parents sometimes find it difficult to keep up and support their children.
At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a "she." The Santa Rosa, California, resident was born a girl, raised as a girl and socialized with friends as a girl.
Somewhere along the way, Amelia's feelings about gender identity started to change. Instead of identifying as a girl, Amelia began to feel different. About six months after turning 12, Amelia was ready to lean into a new life. The young person celebrated with new pronouns: they/them.

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