I am Jazz...anyone watch?

[NandaB]

I am watching the first episode (I think) it just started, and I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it because Jazz is so young to be "exploited" for reality tv. But at the same time I am hopeful that her family can serve as an example of a family who is going through it together, so to speak. Anyone else watching? If you know someone who is transgender, what are their thoughts?

[dizzycooks]

I've never heard of it. What channel is it on?

[NandaB]

TLC, which, understandably made me nervous

[andrewsgal]

I watched one episode. I think it's an important thing to talk about. I don't trust TLC to tell her story because I do think they exploit the kids they use. I am very fond of her parents they seem amazing so that's a change for sure.

[Kcthepouchh8r]

I haven't tuned it yet but I am friends with a person who has a transgendered daughter. I am interested to see how it plays out on tv.

[NandaB]

Aug 3, 2015 17:31:46 GMT -5 Kcthepouchh8r said:

I haven't tuned it yet but I am friends with a person who has a transgendered daughter. I am interested to see how it plays out on tv.

How old is the child? Do you think they will watch it with her? I'd love to hear your friends opinion.

[NandaB]

I did like that they seemed to make a point to show that Jazz is mostly just a regular girl, going through things many young teens go through, but also they address issues she faces that are unique to being transgender in a frank way. Like bathingsuit shopping, and hormone levels

[Kcthepouchh8r]

Aug 3, 2015 17:46:25 GMT -5 NandaB said:

Aug 3, 2015 17:31:46 GMT -5 Kcthepouchh8r said:

I haven't tuned it yet but I am friends with a person who has a transgendered daughter. I am interested to see how it plays out on tv.

How old is the child? Do you think they will watch it with her? I'd love to hear your friends opinion.

She's 8. I haven't talked about it with her or seen her post anything on FB about it so can't say.

[iheartthe80s]

I've watched a few episodes. I'm pretty impressed with the show this far…and I agree, her family seems amazing. Lots of teen issues discussed, and it's interesting to see. I absolutely would think the show would be a great resource for a family going through the same issues.