Misgendering refers to addressing or referring to someone using pronouns or gender terms that don't align with their gender identity. In some debates, particularly around transgender youth, questions have arisen about whether consistent misgendering by parents should be considered a form of emotional abuse and grounds for loss of custody. Proponents argue that persistent misgendering can cause significant psychological harm to transgender children, and in severe cases, may justify state intervention to protect the child’s well-being. Opponents argue that removing custody over misgendering infringes on parental rights, may criminalize disagreement or confusion over gender identity, and could lead to overreach by the state into family matters.
@B57532CIndependent2wks2W
Losing custody is a bit far as a blanket reaction but intentional misgendering should be considered an issue in child welfare and dealt with on a case by case basis.
@B4NF5KN1mo1MO
Yes, but only if the child has been medically diagnosed with gender dysphoria by a medical professional
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