We have a juvenile justice system that gives minors lighter sentences even for violent crimes because we recognize that children do not have the maturity, experience and knowledge that comes with time. We also don't let minors get tattoos or buy cigarettes, alcohol or guns for the same reason. The vast majority of children (~80%) express…
We have a juvenile justice system that gives minors lighter sentences even for violent crimes because we recognize that children do not have the maturity, experience and knowledge that comes with time. We also don't let minors get tattoos or buy cigarettes, alcohol or guns for the same reason. The vast majority of children (~80%) expressing gender dysphoria who are left alone or are treated with therapy - not given drugs and surgery - will come to accept their sex, although most will be gay. Letting children diagnose their own disorder and its treatment is contrary to common sense and the medical principle of "First, do no harm."
We have a juvenile justice system that gives minors lighter sentences even for violent crimes because we recognize that children do not have the maturity, experience and knowledge that comes with time. We also don't let minors get tattoos or buy cigarettes, alcohol or guns for the same reason. The vast majority of children (~80%) expressing gender dysphoria who are left alone or are treated with therapy - not given drugs and surgery - will come to accept their sex, although most will be gay. Letting children diagnose their own disorder and its treatment is contrary to common sense and the medical principle of "First, do no harm."