"Protecting trans kids is important but so is not being cruel, just being understanding," she said. "I think it's a bigger issue than just gender. My child couldn't handle it because that was what he was bullied [about] the most. He never should have had to endure that."
""Our thoughts will continue to be with Miles' family," he has said. "Please be sure to reach out if you or your child would benefit from additional support. We are here to help.""
"According to a survey for The Trevor Project, across the US in 2024, 39 per cent of LGBTQ+ youngsters, aged between 13 and 24 - including 46 per cent of transgender and non-binary young people - had "seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year"."
Fifteen-year-old Miles Phipps died on 4 November after enduring years of bullying related largely to his gender identity. More than 150 Urbandale High School pupils walked out in support of his family and to call for more kindness. Miles had attempted suicide twice before attending the school, according to his mother, Ashley Campbell. The family had informed the school of his transgender identity 11 months earlier; a substitute teacher refused to use his preferred pronouns the day before his death. The school offered counselling and released statements pledging support and a safe environment. National data show high suicide consideration rates among LGBTQ+ youth, especially transgender and non-binary young people.
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