Sylvester Stallone's Wife Claims Lack of Structure Drives Transgender Celebrity Kids Amid Controversy

Jennifer Flavin, wife of actor Sylvester Stallone, has sparked controversy by suggesting that many transgender children in Hollywood arise from a lack of parental structure and the entertainment industry's emphasis on self-expression. Speaking on The Katie Miller Podcast, Flavin described Hollywood parenting as "loosey-goosey," where children are encouraged to express themselves without limits, which she believes can be confusing for kids. She emphasized the importance of structure for children's brain development and criticized celebrity parents for treating their children like accessories. Flavin contrasted her own parenting style, noting her daughters were tomboys but she never questioned their gender identity. However, experts and commentators have criticized her claims, stating there is no evidence that permissive parenting leads to transgender identities and that gender diversity has historical precedence long before the current cultural context. Academic voices also argue that society was sometimes more accepting of gender diversity in the past, challenging the notion that transgender identity among children is a recent trend.