Actress Ally Sheedy Gave Her Trans Son Beckett: ‘The Room To Run’
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Actress Alley Sheedy says that her son Beckett, who is transgender, taught her temper her fears with his strength.
People: Sheedy admits she’s had typical parental worries of her own on occasion, including her journey with Beck after he came out as transgender in his teens.
“I want him to be able to do what he wants to do with his life and have the freedom to make his own choices and surround himself with a loving, supportive community,” says Sheedy of Beck, who is a teacher. “So far, he’s been able to do that.”
As a parent, “I’ve learned a lot,” she says. “Beck doesn’t hide anything. And I feel very comfortable talking to anyone whose kid is just beginning the process of transition. Parents need to educate themselves.”
“It’s natural to have fears about your kids, no matter what. But in this case, Beck is in a really great place in his life. I give him the room to run, and I just really try to just watch.”
The Breakfast Club star teaches acting at the City College of New York and starring in Single Drunk Female.
