dropped significantly. in other words, the social message of gay marriage led a lot of gay kids, for instance, to think there's hope for them in the future. so there's a parallel here. >> i think you're absolutely right. the evidence shows increasing acceptance of lesbian, gay and bisexual people has accepted in greater adjustment and lesser anxiety among children. the same is true among transgender youth. >> i would almost think it may be more difficult for them because there's yet another layer of confusion as they're growing up. >> indeed. the evidence shows that transgender students face greater degrees of discrimination and harassment and variety lens in their schools, both by other students and by teachers and staff than nontransgender students. >> and let's not let it be lost on us, these are bathrooms, a place where violence occurs and in many cases where students were bullied. >> it can indeed. for this administration to say