ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Transgender rights in the United States

Okay kiddo, so there are some people who feel like they were born into the wrong body. They might feel like a boy even though they were born with a girl body or vice versa. These people are called transgender.

Now, sometimes when a person tries to tell others that they are really a boy or a girl, some people don't believe them or don't treat them nicely because they don't understand. This is not fair and it is against the law to treat someone badly just because they are transgender.

To help make things fair, the United States has some rules and laws called transgender rights. These laws say that transgender people should be treated with respect and fairness just like everyone else. It also means that they should be able to use the bathroom or play on sports teams that match the gender they identify as.

Some people still don't agree with this, but it is important that everyone gets treated fairly and with kindness. Remember, treating people nicely is always the right thing to do!