I Misgendered a Little Boy at Target Last Week

I like to toss out drive-by compliments to young children about whatever is happening with them at the moment. I’m careful to not fall into gender traps like telling girls that they are pretty and boys that they are strong. <ul> <li>“I love your glasses! They make you look smart.”</li> <li>“Those are great shoes! I bet you can run fast in them.”</li> <li>“Your hair looks cool! Did you style it yourself?”</li> </ul> So when I saw a young child walking through Target with a puffy ponytail and wearing a shirt with bats on it I said, “Cool shirt Bat Girl”. <a href="https://sheilatracy.medium.com/i-misgendered-a-little-boy-at-target-last-week-5eaeeba7ff73">Read More</a>