In fact, this should be a MEDICAL decision by MEDICAL professionals in close coordination with the PARENTS/FAMILY. Instead, anti-transgender Republicans like Donald Trump and Jason Miyares want the *government* to be making these decisions. Also, calling it “chemical and surgical mutilation of children” and threatening “hospitals and institutions that continue to mutilate children” with “significant legal risk” and “substantial financial exposure” seems just a wee bit over the top. In fact:
- “Trans minors are treated on a case-by-case basis and are legally required to receive their parents’ or guardian’s consent to receive any medical intervention.”
- ” Before a child starts puberty, medical standards developed by WPATH and other medical organizations recommend that a child receive therapy and social transition, or changing their hairstyle, clothing, name and pronouns.”
- “Once a child begins puberty, they may start puberty blockers if they have persistent gender dysphoria, which is the medical term for the severe emotional distress caused by the misalignment between one’s gender identity and birth sex. Teenagers might start hormone therapy, and, in rare cases, some older teens may receive a double mastectomy, where both breasts are removed. “
- “Most major medical associations, such as the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association, support access to transition care for minors and oppose restrictions on it. “
Apparently, Trump and Miyares think they know better than all these medical professionals…
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