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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@9RLNRZ410mos10MO
Yes, if the child goes through lengthy therapy and diagnostics to ensure their want and safety, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers or some types of hormone therapy. Sincerely, a Trans Guy.
@9XC7YDT7mos7MO
Only puberty blockers, therapy, and social transitioning, with possible exceptions for older teenagers who have severe and crippling gender dysphoria.
Yes, but after thorough rigorous medical/psychological examinations, not rubber stamped approval by compromised institutions.
@9L94M2K1yr1Y
Yes, only with parental permission, only for psychological treatment (no surgery, puberty blockers or hormone therapy), and not subsidized by the government.
@Andrew-Leonard 1yr1Y
No, children cannot consent to any treatment. Once an individual can vote they should have all rights.
@9DS3Q3V2yrs2Y
No, it should be 18 and over and involve counselling to make sure beyond a doubt that the consequences won't be regretted and that it's not being forced by society
@9BKVBM52yrs2Y
Yes, after the person has undergone therapy to confirm this is the right decision for them
@8T37PWTLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, with parental permission and after recommendation from a psychiatrist
@99GT3QC2yrs2Y
Yes, At the age when one hits puberty they should start hormone therapy if they are absolutely sure and confident in their choice. Surgery on the other hand I would say at the age of 18 if they so chose to do so.
@97PMBXD3yrs3Y
If ur born a gender u stay that gender
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