The parents of an Oregon schoolboy are suing his school district claiming a teacher made their son confused about his gender identity by wrongly assuming that he was transgender after he asked to use a staff bathroom because of a medical condition then giving him books and TV shows to watch about transitioning.

The mother and father, who have not shared their names in order to protect the boy, say in a lawsuit that he started using the staff bathroom in April 2018 because of a digestive condition which made him uncomfortable going to the restroom in front of other kids.

The teacher wrongly presumed that he did not want to because he does not identify as male, they said.

To 'educate' him, the unnamed teacher gave the boy books to read about gender identity issues and recommended TV shows on the subject, his parents say. They also held him inside during recess to develop the 'lesson plan'.

They claim the boy had never before shown gender identity issues but that as a result of being taught about them, is 'confused'.

'He feels different now, he feels confused... still today, a year later, if he plays with my niece, he's a girl in that moment… if he plays with my nephew, he's a boy,' the mother continued to Fox 12.

Oregon parents are suing Woodburn School District for nearly $1million. The lawsuit alleges the unidentified eight-year-old boy was mistakenly identified as transgender by the educator because he used a staff bathroom but it was due to feeling uncomfortable with digestive issues

They say that he is now traumatized after being exposed to sexual themes and needs a counselor. They only learned about it when the boy came home with the books at the end of a school week.

If he plays with my niece, he's a girl... if he plays with my nephew, he's a boy

'He came home Friday with the books in his backpack,' the mother told Fox 12 about the student in reference to copies of I Am Jazz and Who are You? The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity.

Now they are demanding almost $1million from Nellie Muir Elementary School's Woodburn District after the child – who was eight years old at the time – was pulled from his regular schedule and shown books and TV shows about transitioning to a girl without their consent.

The parents state in the lawsuit that he was kept back from recess at least three times for secret lessons 'in an effort to promote (him) becoming transgender' and to teach him 'it is acceptable to become transgender'.

During that time he allegedly watched the I Am Jazz show, starring Jazz Jennings, on the same topic and was not allowed to join the rest of the children playing outside until he finished the shows or books.

The lawsuit states that the child was told to take the books home to share with his family. It also alleges they discussed sexual topics in the one-on-one exchanges.

Their attorney wrote: '(They) were extremely shocked to find out that she would expose (their son) to various sexual concepts, such as the difference between male and female body parts.

'He has also become afraid of attending his current school, seeing (the teacher) and using the boys' bathroom.'

The family claims the boy has become concerned he will turn into a girl if he plays with toys or plays games marketed toward females.

They claim a teacher confused their son about his gender identity by making him watch TV shows and read books about being transgender including I Am Jazz which is a book and TV show about a transgender girl

The boy was told to bring books home to show his parents, such as Who are You? The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity (pictured)

They claim his personality has changed, he's anxious, depressed and aggressive.

The boy's mother and father state their child has now been prescribed anti-anxiety medication and sees a counselor.

The mother and father say the school responded to an internal complaint: 'If this happened in Portland, it would not be a big deal.'

Nellie Muir Elementary School found evidence suggesting the teacher did remove the boy from his regular schedule and expose him to potentially controversial materials.

The school told the teacher to follow their policy on 'controversial issues' and to notify parents about a change in a child's schedule.

They say the situation has also led to stress, anxiety and depression for them. The mother is staying home due to the issues. The father is suffering panic attacks and is on medical leave.

He added to Fox 12 about his son: 'He can be whatever he wants, I don't care what he is. I just want him to be my happy son and I feel like she messed that up. It frustrates me that my son can be influenced that drastically, and nothing be done about it they just wanted to sweep it under the rug.'

Now the parents want $79,999 for counselling, medication, doctors appointments and therapy costs. They're also seeking $920,000 for non-economic damages.

It is unclear if the teacher is still employed.

The school district declined to comment citing ongoing litigation.