Yeah, its stupid on every possible level.A child, up to its 18 years(give or take), shouldnt be allowed to make such a life changing decision, simply because its brain is still developing and as a teen, he/she isnt even sure yet as to what he/she wants.
Im not against doing the surgery, but Im completely against doing it prior to a point in which the guy/girl, having experienced life and learned about it, can make a more educated guess on something that will impact the rest of his/her life.
My (locked) thread about how difficulty should be a decision for the developers, not the gamers.
https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=241866&page=1