US Politics on Sidechat | I feel like allowing a kid to medically transition is much more black and white than this. I’m not opposed to giving kids healthcare, but I do believe it depends on the age of the kid and should be a decision made by kids, parents, and doctors.

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US Politics 9w

I feel like allowing a kid to medically transition is much more black and white than this. I’m not opposed to giving kids healthcare, but I do believe it depends on the age of the kid and should be a decision made by kids, parents, and doctors.

US Politics 9w

Parents who refuse to support their kids transition both medically and socially should lose custody

Anonymous 9w

Hormone therapies are honestly fine with me entirely (unless the kid is like 5 or smth). If our military can get testosterone, why can’t trans people? I’ve been on puberty blockers (I’m not trans I just have PMOS) and these are slightly more iffy for me. Though the chance is low they can cause infertility and the effects are less temporary so while I’m still mostly in favor it’s still a “proceed with caution for me”. I say this recognizing that gender affirming care is also healthcare, but it

Anonymous 9w

I think you’re right but OP is also right. Parents of children displaying signs of dysphoria should absolutely be getting them therapy and (I personally think) if they don’t and the kid is suffering, it should be considered medical neglect.

Anonymous 9w

the nuance is so fucking wide and important. it’s so crazy how people try to whittle it down to a black and white scenario.

Anonymous

OP 9w

was a “proceed with caution” for me when I was taking them as well. As for surgeries, I do think these should be held off until approx. 16+ for a few reasons. It’s obviously a lot more permanent and should require all the previous steps as well as supplemental evaluations from a healthcare provider.

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#1 9w

I’m usually pretty woke with most things but I think my experience with puberty blockers makes me question this a little bit. I was on them at 7-8 years old. It can be kind of a lot. I gained weight and my self esteem dropped, headaches, mood swings, hot flashes.

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OP 9w

Yeah those side effects would certainly cause me, as a parent, to look for other options or seek another opinion. It’s a super subjective issue which is why it’s kind of annoying to have these talks via yikyak comment sections lol

Anonymous

#2 9w

Being someone who’s hung out with a bunch of “reppers” and “boymoders” and the like, I’ve seen firsthand the despair that not being able to transition or not having anyone supportive of you can cause. I think it’s crucial to be supportive of your child and to do what you can to help with their transition and to be educated about it, because being trans is really tough and trans people (especially kids) need all the help and support they can get.

Anonymous

#2 9w

Yes. This is exactly correct and my point entirely. It’s really important that parents aren’t dismissing their child’s feelings or identity. But it is also the responsibility of parents to weigh the situation and act accordingly. Being the parent of a transgender kid also looks drastically different depending on where you’re from geographically. If you’re a parent in the deep south, is your kid in danger if you allow them to transition? Are they going to be beaten, bullied, or even killed

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OP 9w

because of people’s prejudice? Northeast blue states are different. The worst your kid would face is likely trouble making friends and bullying/cyber bullying depending on their age, but unlikely to be in the same level of danger.