It’s hard to ignore the increasingly polarised debate around this issue. Everyone seems to be talking about it and everyone has an opinion on it. And there’s a growing body of medical professionals engaged in thinking about it. Presenter Anjula Mutanda explores why this has become such a be issue among some parents and asks: is the culture war around children and gender louder than the actual incidence of gender issues nationwide?

We look at the hard facts about sex versus gender, the competing views there are about the emotional and developmental impact of a child exploring their gender identity, as well as the role of parents, teachers and peers. And we meet a parent who needs some advice about how to answer any questions from his young son if and when he asks.

Our Experts:
BBC’s LGBT and Identity correspondent Lauren Moss.
Dr Dane Duncan, clinical psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Dr Shereen Benjamin, senior lecturer in education at University of Edinburgh.
Jenny Warwick, BACP registered counsellor in Sussex.

Producer: Mohini Patel Show less