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Should Christians Raise Children Free from Gender Stereotypes?

 In  2019, the BBC produced a film for school children that taught that there are more than 100 gender identities. In this film, children are told that sex is “the body parts you are born with” and gender is “how you feel on the inside.” [1] This complete overhaul of gender theory happening in Britain is not unique and is the result of a long process of de-bunking binary gender. The educational theory behind it is that children can choose their sexuality autonomously. Gender-neutral education is, therefore, the pillar method supporting this new gender-bending ideology. The question posed to the Christian is then: Should one raise children free from gender stereotypes? The rejection of limiting stereotypes is understandable. After all, why should the colors of the rainbow or certain sports be categorized by gender? [2] These superficial stereotypes are but the tip of the iceberg of a historical development. [3]   The first wave feminist movement asked th...