It's a case-by-case thing, really. Some kids will benefit from going away to college, where they can find new interests. Skipping college is a good idea when there is an actual plan of what to do instead (Simply getting a menial job will not necessarily help. Tons of trans identified young people work such jobs. Young people need positive goals.).
Yes, these are great ideas for connecting with a preteen or teen.
Once they launch to college, I agree with MLisa.
And I would say if your child is trans-identified in late high school, NB, tending to SJW stuff--skip college.
It's a case-by-case thing, really. Some kids will benefit from going away to college, where they can find new interests. Skipping college is a good idea when there is an actual plan of what to do instead (Simply getting a menial job will not necessarily help. Tons of trans identified young people work such jobs. Young people need positive goals.).
Agreed.
Most parents who have had their children medicate an identity at college did not see it coming.
If there is a good communication before college--all the better.
A gap year could be helpful for some.