I am writing in response to the letter about transsexual parents that appeared in Tuesday’s Daily. I was disappointed by both the lack of awareness and the unkindness expressed by Garren Bugh.

That “poor child” is an amazingly bright, funny, strong six-year-old. He is handling his father’s gender transition with a great deal more wit and understanding than many adults.

The letter you printed made a number of false assumptions about transgendered people in general, and about Sean Dennison in particular. I have watched Sean parent his son for almost four years now.

He was a wonderful parent when he was a woman, and continues to be just as good a parent as a man. He is godfather to my youngest son. His recognition of his own transsexuality and his dealing with it in an open way, are reflections of his courage and commitment to integrity.

I understand that transgender issues are difficult ones for many people to deal with. But those of us who are not transsexual have a great deal to learn from those who are.

It’s better to ask questions and get solid information before making assumptions and unkind accusations about someone we don’t know.

Kris Gerhard

Associate professor

Parks Library