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But, they don't mind spending because the money that they spend on advertising is being paid back in the form of 'audience work'.Nike Air Max 90 VT Sneakers Camouflage WhiteSchool boards keeping up with gender trendsTransgender homecoming queens, gender neutral washrooms at universities, and Ontario's "Toby's Law" that enshrines human rights for transgendered people: these are all signs that times are changing.School boards are working to stay on top of that change.Last fall, the Toronto District School Board paved the way with a new policy for transgender students and staff.In York Region, both school boards are working to foster a supportive atmosphere for the growing number of children in their schools expressing gender differences.Cecil Roach, superintendent of equity and engagement in the public board, said there are no studies indicating how many students are transgender or gender independent, but "there is a significant enough number that we know we have to put in support for them".The board doesn't have a specific transgender policy; instead, a strong equity and inclusive policy offers support to all marginalized kids, he says.While every school now has a gender neutral washroom available for gender independent students, most kids prefer to use the washroom they identify with, he says.Janet Mullally, psychologist with the York Catholic District School Board, said the separate board is also working with students and their families. Clearly society has come a long way and education has been in the forefront."The bottom line is that it's important to be inclusive, accepting and not wanting any kid to feel unwelcome and unsupported."It's also important for parents to learn how to advocate for their children, said Dr. Joey Bonifacio. A lot of people feel uncomfortable about the topic, but if you have concerns, try not to freak out, but seek information, he said."Know that there are a lot of parents like you and service providers out there who can help, and you're not the only one."GOOD TO KNOWFree to Be: a new support group for parents/caregivers and their gender independent children grades SK to 4. Meeting monthly in Richmond Hill, the group aims to de stigmatize gender independence and promote self worth. For information or to register, call Janice at 1 888 223 3999 ext. 226 or Barb at 1 866 780 9927 ext 225.Transgender Support Group: a safe space that meets every other week, providing opportunity for all ages to discuss topics of interest. Participants are invited to come dressed as they choose, and for those who don't feel comfortable, washrooms are available for changing before and after the meeting. For details, call Barb at 905 780 9927 ext. 225.Tussling with his puppy on the sofa in his Richmond Hill home, with a shy grin and a broken finger ( football he shrugs), tousle haired Taha looks more like your typical mischievous school boy.But this seven year old is one of a growing number of young people at the forefront of social change.Taha metamorphosis had its beginnings the day he got his red Angry Birds T shirt in the boy department at Sears.Up until then, life had been a confusing, painful mess for Taha and his mother.Actually, at that time, it was Tara and her mother.On that summer day at the outlet store, Tara the girl got his wish and became Taha the boy, and the world suddenly became a more comfortable place. Not perfect, but certainly more comfortable than it had been, said his mother, Sayeh.And Wednesday, at the annual conference for Family Services York Region, it felt a little bit like coming home, listening to similar stories from more than 250 people who had gathered to explore the challenges of helping gender independent youth.been a hard journey, but a sweet journey, said Sayeh R (who asked that her last name not be used).Ever since he was a toddler, Tara had refused anything His Barbie sat untouched, forsaken for cars and Lego and his favourite movie, Tarzan.He angrily yanked out hair clips, cried when his mom tried to dress him in girl clothes, fought over any outfit that had butterflies or flowers.At the age of four, he said, when is my turn to be a real boy? 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