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0:04 [Music] so how many people know itsy-bitsy spider here we go a queen story I was started in San Francisco and it was brought to New York City I think it's important because it opens up dialogue
0:36 between young kids and parents and I also think it's important because it allows children who maybe feel indifferent to see someone that's a little different as well and know that it's okay to feel different and to be different and it also allows kids who aren't feeling different to learn to accept kids who are because none of us are the same so here are all the sheep we talked about all hanging out Central Park and what's your name Malita and how
1:11 old are you three okay I really think it's important for my child to learn about the whole world and how everything is and about different kinds of people all different kinds of ways to be a human waste to gender expression and gender identity are in the world and just to know about it but then also she might be so on it in the future who doesn't identify with her body in a certain way or I wanted to have supports
1:42 invalidation for for how she is when she grows up no it's cats go [Music] twinkle little star did we sing that already come up to me and tell me something about something personal about their child or you know like oh you know he's you know I'm not sure you know
2:13 where he's leading towards or whatever but we just went to him to express himself as he wishes you can only see that one at night even if your son gravitated for doll to dolls for a while or gravitated to more feminine colors such as pain or like blues and things of that nature it doesn't mean anything it's just him trying to find himself yes this one is out here getting a tan and here is the rain sheet this one has an
2:46 umbrella he's getting ready for Wednesday and it also helps to to let us know that gender roles can be fluid and and they come and they go so that they really just are grateful to be able to come to a program like this so that people and and their kids can have a choice to say okay this is interest and this was me you know because I think everyone can get something out of it [Music]
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Summary
- The "Itsy-Bitsy Spider" program started in San Francisco and expanded to New York City, promoting dialogue between kids and parents.
- It helps children who feel different to see themselves represented and teaches acceptance to those who may not feel different.
- Parents express the importance of educating their children about diverse identities and gender expressions.
- The program supports children in exploring their identities without judgment, emphasizing that interests and preferences do not define gender.
- It promotes the idea that gender roles are fluid and can change over time.
- Parents appreciate having a space where they can discuss their children's feelings and experiences openly.
- The initiative encourages children to express themselves freely and learn about the diversity of human experiences.