Raising The World And An Intersex Child | NBC News

[@thecoloursquad8572]

Don't start a debate. Intersex surgery without the patient's consent is a human rights violation.

[@pollyannalight6313]

Thank God no surgeries. Beautiful mom!

[@Trapset_Agent]

Surgeries for stuff like this is wrong and should be banned. We need more hermaphrodites!

[@garmadonsrightarms4434]

@@Trapset_Agent just letting you know that hermaphrodite can be considered a slur, I know that mean well though. :)

[@Trapset_Agent]

@@garmadonsrightarms4434 thanks for the tip, but i think it’s fine

[@nothing7217]

@@Trapset_Agent Well, it's not.

[@__R__S__]

@@Trapset_Agent You can‘t decide that for yourself.

[@kiwilyns]

I LOVE this mother. She's so accepting of her child and their pronouns and I wish more parents were like that. It's what children and just people in general deserve but a lot don't actually have. I'm incredibly lucky to have such open minded people in my life and I hope there will be more people and allies like that in the future.

[@RKingis]

It's not about "the pronouns", but rather they are Intersex.

[@Ron-ul3jl]

Wonderful parents, raising a person who is going to contribute on a great scale to humanity. WOW 👍👍👍

[@Fluffi_Bunni]

I'm a XXY 46 year old intersex person. It's a journey

[@SilverEspeon]

So, Klinefelters?

[@naebonnie]

Can y'all have kids

[@Fluffi_Bunni]

@@SilverEspeon I'm 51 no and yes I have Klinefelters.

[@Fluffi_Bunni]

@@naebonnie No, I'm sterile. You can read about it. I have what's called Klinefelters syndrome.

[@julliaaaahansen]

@@SilverEspeon that would be correct XXY karyotype but some people says that Klinefelter syndrome isn't an intersex condition.. um yea it is, those people are uneducated

[@lumbanyan532]

Exceptional parents with an extraordinary child! I celebrate this kid’s uniqueness and appreciate what this family is doing for our world. Keep going, Ori!

[@tessamathis5256]

So beautiful to see such a young person be so sure of themselves. May we all be loved so completely that we are allowed to know ourselves this deeply. Go Ori!!! There are so many intersex kids and adults quietly taking strength from your confidence.

[@qvc1212]

I'm 39 and I"ve never even heard of this. wow. thanks for sharing.

[@Fluffi_Bunni]

We exist

[@nbprankstertv]

@@Fluffi_Bunni liar 🤥

[@nicoledobra]

@@nbprankstertv why? Pffff

[@nicoletta_777]

@@nbprankstertv wtf-

[@coralieburr3723]

Such a sweet, thoughtful, loving family! This family is what it means to be true warriors braving the unknown in this world. They are educating the public what it means to be intersex and they are rockin' it!

[@dreguzman640]

Ori is such a pretty name!!! And they're so compassionate and caring. What a wonderful child 💖

[@staceycurnow9984]

What a wonderful and inspiring story of wonderful and inspiring people! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@cherylperry9726]

Ori is such a bright light in this world and the love and support surrounding them is such a beautiful thing to see. Thank you so much for sharing and for giving voice for all the others!

[@joaonogueira6613]

I support Ori , they honestly sound awesome and so do their parents 💙💙💙💙

[@suzannekirkwood6392]

Intersex kids are born that way. I would hate to be a parent pressured to choose boy/girl when they have no idea how their child will develop. Best to raise the child, let them decide to have surgery or not.

[@suzieq1704]

Perfect comment.

[@RKingis]

We got in part, Dr. Money for enforcing surgery.

[@rachelthroolin9928]

Thank you for sharing your journey, you are a loving family, generous and brave as you share you experiences with the world.

[@courtneydahlgaard6263]

Such a lovely family who is working to make the world a better place!

[@yux.tn.3641]

I like what the mum said = its not raising the child that is difficult but raising the world

[@RKingis]

Many people are still ignorant about intersex conditions. At least doctors are being more forthcoming about it at birth now.

[@msoda8516]

Sadly there are so many people ignorant to these topic. The surgery of small intersex children is a human rights abuse. We need to learn as society there is more than male and female.

[@RKingis]

No, we still fall under male & female. It's just a birth defect.

[@joukeboerma]

Thank you so much for telling your story which is the story of my children too. It feels so good to be connected with you, on the other side of the world. Thanks and lots of love

[@RKingis]

Wait, you got more than one kid with an intersex condition?

[@SiemHorsebackArchery]

@@RKingis yes

[@RKingis]

@@SiemHorsebackArchery Statistically speaking, Intersex conditions are rather rare, even more rare for siblings.

[@joukeboerma]

@@RKingis I know. My kids have been adopted from China.

[@RKingis]

@@joukeboerma Congratulations, that's wonderful!!!!!

[@zusanneahlin3046]

Wise mother ♥️

[@mercedesmackay]

Your message is so important. What a brave and progressive family sharing your story ❤️

[@RKingis]

They are just Intersex.

[@mariabermudez7155]

BEAUTIFUL mom, family, children! Thank you for such an excellent video and sharing your life in this way. I showed this video in my class at the University of Georgia. My students learned so much and were so grateful for you sharing your experiences. Thank you!

[@michelehatchell2891]

This is a beautiful film in every way. BeYOUtiful Ori!!!

[@skunkworks2059]

I’m intersexed now at 53 years old. I wish doctors had left me alone. I feel more female then male every day of my life.

[@leasagna2202]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. This topic is still not talked about enough. Intersex babies are still getting surgeries and when they grow up they feel like something has been taken away from them.

[@gross6735]

I hope the best for them

[@leasagna2202]

I think its super important that the mother told her child from the start that they were intersex. This is super super important. I know of many intersex people who's parents kept it a secret from their child only for them to find out in their adult life after a doctor visit. I am very happy for this child having supportive parents letting them explore their identity as a intersex person.

[@RKingis]

My parents claim they had no idea, but my uncle used to make this joke about being a hermaphrodite, and then I learned I was a hermaphrodite after he had passed. 🤔

[@nawarnawar6056]

They're so lucky to have such a parents like them, hope they knows that they're amazing and different in a good way. Hf to us all intersexsies ❤️❤️❤️

[@jonyates7070]

Bless Don't have a problem with children who have this genuine medical problem receiving treatment. Hope all goes well

[@rassumtt827]

Ye they don't need treatment if there's nothing dangerous.

[@philipstephan5451]

What a wonderful family and the support and love of both parents.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I am so proud to know this family and especially Ori! I hope one day they will come to Chickenlandia. You are always welcome, my friend!

[@Oukow]

Simply wonderful.

[@22221mm]

Amazing mom

[@BludomedaphenTVSeries]

I wish so many more families across the USA did the same ❤ such a loving and beautiful family

It is alarming to read the hate speech of right-wingers in this comment section. How does bigotry, misogyny, planetary destruction, permanent war, and Constitutional evisceration fall into their "family values" rhetoric?

[@FloraAaron-wu3gu]

Beautiful child!!!

[@seriouslypagan6904]

This was lovely, I hope it still is.

[@tanafort1562]

I wish them well

[@energydragon1147]

This is a pretty cool story

[@samuelknudtson3398]

Way to go, Ori!

[@firouz256]

Every child is unique but most parents can't stand it!

[@lauraintersex7407]

You both are amazing!

[@d.h.4778]

Four years ago.. people need to see this now. So weirrrdddd adults have been so worried about children that are not their owns genitals. Good for them all making sure all their kids know they’re loved no matter who they are.

[@RKingis]

This isn't about transgender.

[@d.h.4778]

@@RKingis I didn’t say anything specific about trans people. But the fact you knew I was saying people need to stop talking about trans kids says all it needs to.

[@RKingis]

@@d.h.4778 Actually I was taking a guess, as it seems English might not be your first language. Unfortunately, in many videos about intersex topics, you find many conflate Intersex & transgender.

[@d.h.4778]

@@RKingis most of the time (although not always) trans people and intersex people have a very similar reality as they’re treated the same in society.

[@RKingis]

@@d.h.4778 Oh, I am VERY aware.

[@kingdomgalaxy_]

This is very good way to raise an intersex child. However, intersex people are still either male or female depending on how many Y chromosomes they have. It's not really "third gender", so their gender is unknown until they decide to be male or female when they grow up.

[@margotfitsch1443]

I think you could do more research: An XY child could be very female in appearance and emotions if she had CAIS syndrome and you can look this us.

[@mariksen]

Poor kid!!

[@nataliyadmitrenko7935]

Why???😅Why so poor?

[@katgamingyt7000]

what puberty will they have?

[@jeremymcclintic9378]

That's actually a good question. I'm wondering that too.

[@micahtorres9011]

Just general height growth so getting taller. Isn’t much puberty as hormonal stuff. No hormones needed to be taken unless the patient wants to.

[@RKingis]

It depends on several factors since their body isn't normal. Most likely no matter which they choose to live (boy/girl), they will most likely need external hormones.

[@connorjamison4396]

I just wish there was a pronoun for neutral instead of they just because they sounds like a group of people and it’s slightly annoying.

[@Brynwyn123]

Jamie Hayes if you're against singular they you should also be against singular you. Do you say 'thou' when talking about one person? It's the exact same thing. They had been singular since before Chaucer.

[@bleaktuber]

There's: Zhey/Zhem and Xhe/Xhem

[@connorjamison4396]

Does this also name your email? You are correct, and it actually has caused some annoyance in conversation in the past.. and it isn’t a big problem, it’s just a small bug in the English language that bugs me.

[@jesserandall9549]

I am older and so yes it is a little annoying. Like "Where is they going?" I also wonder how many people are just using that for the attention to stand out as "different". The gender fluid people wanting to be intersex.

[@courtneydahlgaard6263]

@@jesserandall9549 Hm, I don't know many people that enjoy being outcasts and abused? So no, it isn't for want of being "different."

[@shassieswiggins6766]

I told you im happy with me keep us safe 🔒

[@intersexrussia116]

[@intersexrussia116]

@@RKingis thank you so much!! We hope you had a great IAD yourself!

[@AmandaJohnson-p1z]

I agree to a certain point ,I'm intersex but I wanna transform

[@SDRicky]

Transform to what ?

[@julliaaaahansen]

@@SDRicky the person wants to transition.. some intersex people are transgender while most aren't

[@kennedy4035]

💜

[@jamesbeemer7855]

Androgynous people need support too . Now she’s a bit young for me , so I’ll leave her alone . But the adults need to be . What I have trouble with is those androgens who are man made .

[@LoreEclectic]

What are you talking about

[@RKingis]

Intersex

[@jamesbeemer7855]

Yes intersex . It would be an intriguing adventure to meat one and have a conversation . And like I illuded to yesterday , there are two types . One is man made , and the other is naturally that way . I believe I would be safer with a natural , because she had no choice when she was born . The man made it seems are diluted in mind and could be dangerous . And indeed some have shown the potential . @@RKingis

[@RKingis]

@@jamesbeemer7855 People who are intersex are typically not androgynous, and unfortunately, most are infertile. People can't become Intersex, as it's a birth defect, and most don't have ambiguous genitalia.

[@ShadowStarchild]

So wait.. Ori has XX and XY or is it just XXY..

[@RKingis]

It's mosaicism XX & XY.

[@julliaaaahansen]

Didn't you hear both XX and XY chromosomes, where did you hear XXY karyotype at

[@victorlafea2829]

Hi ory (sorry if I spelled your name wrong.) I also have XX and XY chromesomes.

[@julliaaaahansen]

Oh that's cool, chimerism or mosaicism.. my wife is both XX and XY karyotype mosaic intersex 😁

[@mistypinkshadow6951]

that would be terrifying if I didn’t know the gender even after birth

[@__R__S__]

Why? You shouldn‘t decide for you child anyway.

[@Simpy553]

Yep and they are more common than trans people just in case you were wondering.

[@katinarodriguez3252]

how do she/he pee?

[@ChicagoOtaku]

None of your business.

[@seanwebb605]

@@ChicagoOtaku It's a reasonable question.

[@astrinymris9953]

That's an inappropriate question to ask about an 11-year-old.

[@katinarodriguez3252]

This was like 2 month ago m8

[@catgirl6803]

π in a toilet

[@Talita2006]

Are these children born with female or male genitalia? I have a hard time believing that The supreme force makes these confusions of gender? I understand that they have both sets of chromosomes but what is the anatomy of the child?

[@OhKeiSyd]

It depends on the person. Some people have both parts, some people have neither, some have mostly one type with a little bit of the other. There are drawings you can find online that shows what some of them look like.

[@chaglagleuchrpeellooo5027]

Now this recently scientifically proven since birth Trans positive

[@RKingis]

Intersex isn't transgender.

[@burakyesiloglu5218]

Does he/she a duigh or puh im just curious no offense

[@rhonaldneitzel2410]

What does that even mean??? 🤨

[@jacyannc7381]

It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around how the mom calls ori “THEY” and “IT” That’s worse than just calling him/her. What’s wrong with just calling her a her???

[@betsyh3544]

But Ori is not a her, nor a him

[@lavenda6501]

... because that would be taking a choice from the child. What else would you call them? In the future, perhaps Ori will choose whether they want to stay a girl or boy, not forcibly have them make a decision and regret that decision for the rest of their life.

[@lavenda6501]

The point is that they may look like a girl to you, but BIOLOGICALLY, they are legitimately neither. It's not that hard to grasp if you at least attempted to watch the video.

[@pileofsaltOG]

First of all nobody calls anyone "it". And second of all "they" is a pronoun used when you don't know they gender. Perfectly normal. You just use it so much you don't realize it. You even say it when you do know their pronouns.

[@DM-px9ip]

Just call them the pronoun they identify with. If they identify as a girl then she. Identify as a boy...he.

[@chatanaya1]

THE kid is a hermy?

[@__R__S__]

That‘s a slur.

[@RKingis]

Yup

[@RKingis]

​@@__R__S__I'm a hermy, and I didn't the question rude. Not everyone is PC.

[@andrewtannenbaum1]

People who decide that they are sexually neutral are like the angels. Therefore they should present themselves to the world without feminine adornments. Anything else, is unnecessarily confusing. Just as with angels, we must refer to them using masculine pronouns. This is embedded in our thoughts and language.

[@7392318]

I don’t think you have a right to tell other people what to do.

[@RKingis]

They didn't choose to be Intersex.