An Oregon high school counselor, Madi Bourdon, is facing criticism after a children’s book she authored about ‘chosen family’ resurfaced online. The book, ‘A Kids Book About Chosen Family’, is intended for 5–9 year-olds and explains the concept of ‘chosen family’ as people who love, see, and support you for being your truest self.
Concerns Over the Book’s Message
Conservative accounts on social media have criticized the book, alleging it encourages children to distance themselves from parents who reject their gender identity. Bourdon has stated that the book is meant to discuss the importance of finding people who see and love you for who you are, biological or not.
The book’s description explains that ‘chosen family’ refers to people who love, see, and support you for being your truest self, and that you get to pick who makes you feel the safest and bravest. Critics argue that this message could lead children to prioritize their ‘chosen family’ over their biological relatives if they don’t feel accepted at home.
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