being trans isn't a condition. it's simply you realizing the gender your parents gave you isn't the one you are. therefore you "decide" (which was a poor choice of word on my part I will admit) that you are going to explore what gender you are. be it the "opposite" or any other (or lack of) genders that exist. or don't exist! which is largely the flack that Tumblr kids get but it's up to you to make up your own or not.
there's no rules.
re: stereotypes.
a lot of trans people DO believe they realized that they were trans because their parents gave them dresses/soldier toys, that much is true.
but that is not what makes anyone trans. but unfortunately there will be people who do get caught up on gender roles and will continue to do so.
ayrt
being trans isn't a condition. it's simply you realizing the gender your parents gave you isn't the one you are. therefore you "decide" (which was a poor choice of word on my part I will admit) that you are going to explore what gender you are. be it the "opposite" or any other (or lack of) genders that exist. or don't exist! which is largely the flack that Tumblr kids get but it's up to you to make up your own or not.
there's no rules.
re: stereotypes.
a lot of trans people DO believe they realized that they were trans because their parents gave them dresses/soldier toys, that much is true.
but that is not what makes anyone trans. but unfortunately there will be people who do get caught up on gender roles and will continue to do so.