Posted to Upworthy by Laura Willard

Parenting is about being the best mom or dad we can be to our kids. Sometimes it's simple. Other times, it might not be what we anticipated or imagined. But that doesn't really matter — because there's no simple, straightforward manual for raising kids. These parents are doing it right and their transgender son's happiness is proof of it.

Are you a feminist? She is.  If you're taking this class, you probably are too but just don't realize it.

posted on UpWorthy by Adam Mordecai

Joss Whedon, director of "The Avengers" and the creator of some of my favorite shows ever, has a history of writing strong women characters. Back in 2006, the organization Equality Now honored him for being a staunch ally for women. In his thank-you speech, he decided to talk about the tedious and vapid question journalists never stop asking him. At 6:25, I thought he nailed everything wrong with our culture, but then he takes it to the next level at 6:50 and hammers home the horrible reality.

We have already seen Shane Koyczan's TO THIS DAY.  This is his TEDTalk version.

Brilliant. Poignant. Touching.