We have well and truly forgotten the saying "Sometimes we have to be cruel to be kind". The kindest thing is to tell 'trans' kids is the reality of what they can expect when they f*ck around with their bodies and biology, not lead them to expect that the world will turn itself inside out to accommodate them. At the moment, many organisations are doing that, but it's not sustainable int he long term, and one day these 'trans' kids will be adults who are left high and dry as systems simply break down through getting too complicated.
Absolutely Katrina. The whole trans "children" fiasco makes a mockery of the concept of informed consent. It can be difficult for adults to make life changing medical decisions and it is impossible for children to contemplate all the ins and outs of situations they have no hope of comprehending. "I want what I want and I want it right now" is a hallmark of children and parental responsibility is to say "no" and guide children through, not just acquiesce to their demands.
Lucy Leader, than you do much for adding a healthy and reasonable perspective to this debate. I am mortified to see women, mothers, bullied into silence when they just want to inquire further into the risks of over-medicalization, the protection of their own babies and children, and the protection of other women who are victims of abuse.
Keep up the good fight for mums and our babies
We have well and truly forgotten the saying "Sometimes we have to be cruel to be kind". The kindest thing is to tell 'trans' kids is the reality of what they can expect when they f*ck around with their bodies and biology, not lead them to expect that the world will turn itself inside out to accommodate them. At the moment, many organisations are doing that, but it's not sustainable int he long term, and one day these 'trans' kids will be adults who are left high and dry as systems simply break down through getting too complicated.
Absolutely Katrina. The whole trans "children" fiasco makes a mockery of the concept of informed consent. It can be difficult for adults to make life changing medical decisions and it is impossible for children to contemplate all the ins and outs of situations they have no hope of comprehending. "I want what I want and I want it right now" is a hallmark of children and parental responsibility is to say "no" and guide children through, not just acquiesce to their demands.
Lucy Leader, than you do much for adding a healthy and reasonable perspective to this debate. I am mortified to see women, mothers, bullied into silence when they just want to inquire further into the risks of over-medicalization, the protection of their own babies and children, and the protection of other women who are victims of abuse.
you absolutely rock. thank you 🙏