At what point is this child abuse? Trans kids.

[sundin13]

ironmanDX said:

sundin13 said:
Your OP kind of frames the debate by using some loaded language that isn't really present in the examples. You claim that these parents are pushing their children, however in both examples you provided, it appears that the children are the ones who are being allowed to lead and express their own identities in the way they see fit. In my opinion, the only way to see such a thing as child abuse is if your own biases lead you to believe that Transgender identity is wrong in some way.

They shouldn't be allowed. It's to big a decision. It's why children don't vote... Or drive... Or in most cases, something as simple decide what the family eats with them for dinner. Because they make poor decisions. They don't have the life experience or intelligence to draw from yet.

Something so life altering should wait until adulthood when they can make informed decisions. Making decisions on feelings alone is foolish.

Again, we are not talking about physical transitions. We are talking about choices such as allowing children who were born male wear dresses or grow their hair out. These are not irreversible life altering decisions, however they can have a strong positive impact should a child's transgender identity be affirmed as they age.