In April 2021 the legislature of the U.S. State of Arkansas introduced a bill that prohibited doctors from providing gender-transition treatments to people under 18 years old. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to administer puberty blockers, hormones and gender-reaffirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an assault on transgender rights and that transition treatments are a private matter that should be decided between parents, their children and doctors. Supporters of the bill argue that children are too young to make the decision to receive gender transition treatment and only adults over the age of 18 should be allowed to do so.
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@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No
@9JG9B4C1yr1Y
Gender disphoria is a real issue and all people should be treated with love and respect but it is doing young people a disservice to promote transgenderism. The chronically depressed exist but I don't believe we should have assisted suicide.
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@9MBBBYS10mos10MO
Too many people are making the decision as a means of identifying with an ideology in the hope it sets them apart from the herd.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes
@9YMFP3M4mos4MO
When proper gender transitioning healthcare is provided the people who need it will feel safer, happier and most of all healthier which in turn improves the overall state of wellbeing of the citizens in this country.
We don’t have enough information as to the long term effects of medical transition so informed choice is not possible. Children cannot consent to something that will have lifelong implications. Also there is a conflict of women’s and trans rights. Self Id may introduce safe guarding risks
Someone should have the right to feel comfortable in their gender and changing it won’t effect others life’s
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions
@9ZWDHBMIndependent 3mos3MO
I feel that as people get older they could potentially regret these decisions and that's why a law should be in place to ban puberty blockers etc.
@9FLJ4BF1yr1Y
I believe that any type of changing your body permanently could really impact one's future and they could regret it for the rest of their life so it is best if they made the decision as adults when their bodies stop developing and they are able to actually rethink their choice and be sure with it
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy
@9ZVM27Q3mos3MO
fine, once they are legally an adult. In this country you are not trusted to drink, smoke or vote until you are 18. Why would changing your gender be any different
@9ZWDHBMIndependent 3mos3MO
People under the age of 18 should not be allowed access to this as people at this age aren't legally adults and they aren't mature and developed enough to make this decision. It is a life changing procedure to go through
@9ZV6CWG3mos3MO
People under the age of 18 are children. We should not be telling children that they are in the ‘wrong
@9ZQ7YW83mos3MO
No they can barely hold themselves together and haven’t seen the world for what it is yet , before making a gender transition they need to fully explore themselves and the world for how they fit into it and others
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, and ban all gender transitioning treatments
@9ZGVZ2Q 3mos3MO
people that suffer from dysphoria are statistically more likely to suffer from mental health problems and consider or attempt suicide, people should be able to live life healthily and happily, feeling like themselves
@9MYYTQC9mos9MO
Gender Dysphoria is a real scientific condition that affects many individuals. It has been recognised and treated for, for decades by doctors and healthcare professionals. It is proven that people that suffer from this condition are more likely to suffer with mental health problems such as suicide than those without. When receiving gender transitioning treatments, these mental health related issues often reduce immensely and improve the quality of lives for these patients. Therefore these treatments are often life-saving and offer more benefit than harm to patients.
@9MB6N2410mos10MO
Contradicts expert advice from medical professionals, goes against people's own right to self-dtermination, puts the government in the room with you and your doctor, is a viewpoint based on bias and intolerance
@9YMFP3M4mos4MO
Gender transitioning treatment should be considered necessary healthcare as it will provide patients with what they need to live a full and healthy life just as any other person.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, but with parental permission
@9N8YT3W9mos9MO
No the statistics show that once the transition child comes to a certain age of maturity they fall into deep depression and regret, often leading to mental health issues and even suicide. Aside from that, most procedures leave the patient in long term discomfort. It’s purely sick. It’s not responsible to allow a developing child to make such a decision and it’s definitely not the parents decision either. When the person matures and develops to say the age of 21 then let them decide for themselves at that point. Not before and decided by anyone else on their behalf.
@9NPFWRL9mos9MO
No it should be at least 25 to do so as only then do I believe a person is able to understand what decision there making
@9NDWY4Q9mos9MO
Yes, only after the age of 16, and after extensive psychological examination/treatment for any perceived emotional/psychological/physical trauma
@9MK59CQ9mos9MO
Yes, after the age of 16 and once they have completed psychological assessments to ensure they fully comprehend the nature of the risk
@9ZW7Y933mos3MO
Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old AND have undergone sufficient psychiatric counseling with the result confirming that they understand the potential long-term impacts and consequences of the treatment, AND they continue to receive psychiatric treatment afterwards.
@9ZV2KYFSocial Democrats3mos3MO
I have never known the immense challenges that a person is faced with when they are unable to identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.
I am also aware the operations and procedures involved when a person is transitioning can be physically and emotionally painful.
Ultimately it is not my desire to limit or prevent anyone from living a full and happy life. In regards to minors I would like insist there is an increased duty of care from Guardians and medical professionals when they guide minors in their transition journey. And treat every case as an individual.
@9ZTNNHQ3mos3MO
Yes however just non-surgical treatments and should be evaluated at 18 by a psychiatrist to ensure they are in the right mind to make the decision
@9ZBJBS43mos3MO
Gender affirming care is life saving treatment but we need to better fund our mental health services to make sure we are properly supporting trans youth and identifying where their desire for care may be stemming from a separate issue. Case-by-case.
@9Z9F7P44mos4MO
I think people under 18 years of age should be allowed access to hormone replacement treatment and puberty blockers but must be at least 18 to go through with surgeries.
@9YNJPRN 4mos4MO
Yes I think they should but only after having reached puberty, and not any surgical procedures until over the age of 16 with parental permission or 18 without permission
@9YMDP3TSocial Democrats4mos4MO
Until 17 I think the only thing minors should be allowed access to in this case is hormone blockers. Unless therapy has been on going and it is clear there is a desired path
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
What is the best way to balance an individual’s right to express their identity with the need to protect them from possibly making irreversible choices too early?
@9YBRYYG4mos4MO
Inform them on the effects and how it is irreversible, provide workshops etc. educational booklets and so forth about the topic.
@9ZR5NLD3mos3MO
Yes but they have to be over a certain age. They should also be required to speak with a therapist/psycologist to make sure they are making the best decision for the future of their mental and physical health
@9ZPY8773mos3MO
Yes, but only after extensive clinical assessment or in setting of strictly controlled clinical trials
Some of these questions are absolutely ridiculous. Like are you just asking these so you can spark debate? Because most people aren't crazy
No, due to the legal issues with having children undergo transition treatments, especially in a situation where the individual might want it, but the parents do not, individuals should be legal adults before undergoing such treatment.
yes, but only for non-surgical treatments and after being signed off by a counceller who has worked with the young person to confirm it is the right thing for them
@9ZJWFDDIndependent3mos3MO
Yes but ensure that there is not an overidentification with the sex opposite the child's born-with sex that is rooted in trauma that can be healed or some other psychological issue etc as opposed to true transgenderism. Only allow in cases where the child shows consistent transgender nature, where proper psychological assessment shows that the child and their guardians understand the significance and long term implications of transitioning. make it a stepped process with multiple points for change of mind to be possible.
@9ZCTZV63mos3MO
Yes, but they should only be allowed to recieve puberty blockers and not hormone treatments or surgeries. This should also only be permitted if they have passed a psychological examination that goes on for a period of time to ensure it's what they want- this should be free/subsidised so it's available to all income brackets. It should be highly regulated.
No, but puberty blockers should be allowed
@9H76M6G1yr1Y
There should be a cutoff for especially young kids but if someone is 17 or something along those lines and have wanted this for years and know themselves that they want this, let them
@9ZCCZ6L3mos3MO
Is this actually a debate
Anyone wishing to change gender can wait until they are considered an adult, dress how you want and be who you want until then. Any parent that allows their child of this decision isn’t a parent. Regardless if you support them let them decide when they are older.
@96K8N862yrs2Y
Yes, but only once it has been proved to be safe.
@96J7B9Z2yrs2Y
aged 16 and up should be allowed to receive non-surgical treatments
@96F36BS2yrs2Y
no except for puberty blockers
@92Q58WW3yrs3Y
Yes, from 16 years and up with parental permission and after psychological support services have been made available
@927X8Z93yrs3Y
Yes, if they've been assessed by a mental health professional
@8Z2BW5SSocial Democrats3yrs3Y
Yes but with parental permission and needing to be over 12 years old
@8T5SPYB4yrs4Y
No, and it should not be funded by the taxpayer for any age
@8T3PBNB4yrs4Y
If they would otherwise commit suicide, then yes.
@8SP6GX44yrs4Y
Yes but with extensive assessments to be sure that's what is best
@8SHSLLV4yrs4Y
Yes , as long as the treatment is singed off by a free non biased health professional
@8S8KVGK4yrs4Y
Should people over the age of 21 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments
@8S5BLDQ4yrs4Y
Under the impression that the minor is educated enough to understand the treatment and have had to have gone to consouling before and after
@8S537334yrs4Y
I am all for trans rights but I think under 18 is too young to make permanent changes.
@9NL6MRW9mos9MO
Yes, and ignorant people should keep their mouth shut about this issue :)
@9BCQBSS2yrs2Y
Yes but with one parent's permission and/or non-surgical treatments.
@99P372G2yrs2Y
I think it is suitable for people who are 18 and older to undergo gender-transition treatments.
@99GFVT32yrs2Y
Yes, but they must have identified with their gender for a certain period of time
@98T3RKB2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with parental approval and approval from a medical professional
@98N6N2K2yrs2Y
Yes, when the person is 17, has undergone mental evaluation in the chosen clinic and only for low dose hormone treatments. No surgeries.
@98MYSLVSocial Democrats2yrs2Y
people under the age of 18 years old should not be able to receive gender-transition treatments people who are over 18 years old should receive gender-transition treatments
@98M8BPF2yrs2Y
Over 18 yes but not for under 18
Yes but only for non-permanent steps toward change and if under supervision of a psychologist
@97Y84HC2yrs2Y
After an independent and indepth screening as well as councilling
@978QXVS2yrs2Y
Yes. Please make it easier to access. Doctors are qualified to recommend or not recommend the treatments needed for each individual child.
@8TTTTQ94yrs4Y
Yes, but only for non surgical treatment such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy etc and for top surgery
@8TTGTFW4yrs4Y
All children should go on puberty blockers until they decide what their gender is. You can't change my mind.
Yes, regardless of parental permission but only 12 years or older and with clinically-affirmed transgender identity from non-interest conflicted psychological professionals
@8TC577X4yrs4Y
No, they should only make the decision on e they are 18yrs or older.
@8TDH3F64yrs4Y
Yes, but with parental permission at 16, no paternal permission required at 18-21.
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