In April 2021 the legislature of the U.S. State of Arkansas introduced a bill that prohibited doctors from providing gender-transition treatments to people under 18 years old. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to administer puberty blockers, hormones and gender-reaffirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an assault on transgender rights and that transition treatments are a private matter that should be decided between parents, their children and doctors. Supporters of the bill argue that children are too young to make the decision to receive gender transition treatment and only adults over the age of 18 should be allowed to do so.
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@B29YF255mos5MO
Possible with parental permission, but just hormonal, no surgery, assuming those are the 2 main options
@9WVD7FN7mos7MO
Yes, with additional support systems in place to ensure their decision is the one for them and isn't being impacted by factors outside of the individual's control.
@9RSG5X910mos10MO
Yes, but the child in question should also undergo comprehensive psychological screening to help ensure this is what they truly need. There should also be extensive education for the child/ren looking to undergo these procedures so they have a VERY clear picture of how it will change their lives. Kids are flippant and impulsive, and that type of decision is not meant for impulsivity.
@WildManBagginzIndependent 10mos10MO
Support non-surgical treatments for teens but emphasize caution due to rapid changes during adolescence before irreversible decisions.
While I fully support my child's right to transition or express their sexuality and acknowledge their autonomy, it's important to consider that adolescence is a time of significant and rapid change. Young people often experience shifts in their identity, interests, and life goals during this period. This can make it challenging for them to make long-term or irreversible decisions with complete certainty.
Scientific consensus supports the use of non-surgical treatments, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, for adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria. These treatments can… Read more
@9R78BZX10mos10MO
Yes, but only if they are under the care of a mental health professional who can attest the patient does not have uncontrolled psychological conditions
@9MT2ZRJ1yr1Y
It should be up to the parent after a trained mental health professional specializing in gender transition has evaluated the child. However, no irreversible surgeries should be allowed until the child is an adult.
@9J8LFM21yr1Y
I think the child should be allowed to make their decisions if they are educated enough and understand it, but the parents should also be aware of the consequences and should have their child seek therapy first to be sure their child or children do not have Gender Dysphoria.
@9FNTNSV2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they have undergone some level of gender therapy
No, age of consent at minimum
@9DCSL4PRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but many people need to be involved (Dr., psychologist, councilors etc)not just the parents
@9WP7NR6Peace and Freedom7mos7MO
No, all gender-transitioning treatments should be banned, This is an irreversible life-changing decision.
Yes, only after they are deemed psychologically ready to make that transition by a licensed health care provider.
@942GL7N3yrs3Y
Children, parents, and doctors overseeing these procedures should discuss this before a decision is made
@8ZJT6SP3yrs3Y
i believe that a minor changing their body while they are young should not be allowed because they might regret it when they are older
@8YDP2DD3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they undergo psychological testing and counseling prior to the decision in order to ensure they are educated and understanding of the situation
@8XKX6FF4yrs4Y
Yes but only after psych evaluation proving they understand the results of their decisions and how it may affect future development and health.
@8WC73KP4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after being approved by doctors and mental health experts
@9BSJ33K2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for those who have conditions such as Klinefelter’s Syndrome.
@93JQ3WGIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for injuries that require it.
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