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Carol S.'s avatar

How is it an "attack" on trans people to discuss realities that don't support the default prescription of rushing adolescents into irreversible hormonal and surgical alteration of their bodies? Many children simply grown out of gender dysphoria with puberty. Some find that talking through their root issues leads them to self-acceptance. And substantial numbers of people regret having rushed (or been rushed) into physical "transitioning."

Why do some people find it so unacceptable, or threatening, to discuss the possibility of less drastic (and ultimately more satisfying) ways that people might become comfortable with themselves as they are?

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rlritt's avatar

They don't even do adult sex change until the person has gone through therapy and a pretty long waiting period, like 2 years. I had a friend whose adult child went through that.

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JF's avatar

Yes, I agree. People, even Mona Charen, seem to think it’s a capricious decision and process. I have a friend who transitioned in her 60s, and it was an extremely lengthy and involved process, even for a mature adult with a medical background and lots of resources.

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rlritt's avatar

Well, the doctors don't want to get sued. And no matter how many release forms you sign a good lawyer can always make a case that you weren't in your right mind or you were coerced.

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JF's avatar

Good point. It’s easy to forget that medical decisions are cloaked in fear of lawsuits. And also fear of violating “standards” - I recently read that the feds are relaxing some of their one-size-fits-all prohibition on pain medication prescriptions because legitimate pain patients were seeking street drugs for relief, after the feds dropped the hammer on prescribing doctors.

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JF's avatar

Waiting until after puberty for any transition intervention means the secondary sex characteristics are very hard to change, such as the deep male voice, the “Adam’s apple”, etc and makes it unlikely the person will ever “pass” in their new identity, which is very distressing for some.

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rlritt's avatar

Regardless, no one is going to do it. A minor needs a parent or guardian's approval. Who is going to do that?

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Liberal Cynic's avatar

Firstly: No one is rushing adolescents into irreversible hormonal and surgical alteration.

Secondly: See Firstly

It is certainly not the default position. It's not even the 10th position. Do you even know what's involved in starting the transition process? Or are you just letting the Right scare the bejeezus out of you?

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rlritt's avatar

You can actually look at a teacher's lesson plans if you asked. He or she would probably welcome it.

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rlritt's avatar

Yeah that's too much. It's personal. They are teachers not criminals. If you're that worried then home school your kids or send them too aa private school.

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