AARP: Responding to Changing Pronouns

“How to Gracefully Handle Your Grandchild Changing Pronouns” by Robin Flanigan

In an article for American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Dr. Luke Allen was featured and provides expert advice on how grandparents can navigate the changing landscape of gender pronouns when their grandchildren adopt pronouns outside of, or across, the traditional binary. Dr. Allen offers guidance on educating oneself about gender identity, responding with support and understanding, practicing the use of new pronouns, and prioritizing the loving relationship with the grandchild above potential mishaps with language.