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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before 18, no, after 18, go right ahead
Yes, but they should undergo psychological evaluations to make sure they are making the right choice for themselves
no, you should be 25 years old for you to be able to make these decisions.
@8ZRQ7W73yrs3Y
Yes, and increase 2SLGBTQ+ health funding
@8V5ZX464yrs4Y
Yes, so long as they are able to fully understand the treatment
yes, but they should be at least 16 and only be allowed puberty blockers and hormone therapy till 18
@8T9WJLT4yrs4Y
yes technically but people under 18 really shouldnt be doing these kind of things. so maybe.
No Gender Transition Period.
yes, as long as they have parental permission and are at least 16 years old.
@8VL7ZKM4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are psychologically sound to make said decision and they are fully informed of the process
@9CNHY4F2yrs2Y
After puberty/hormones have stabilized
@98T57V82yrs2Y
Yes, in consultation with their doctor
No, but provide youths with proper health & social support systems to properly inform them of the life-altering decision they will make when they come of age.
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