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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@9FGK5222yrs2Y
Yes, they are life saving procedures
@8S5LPK44yrs4Y
Yes, but I think it should be case by case because every body is different and it depends on the health of the patient.
Yes, but they should undergo psychological evaluations to make sure they are making the right choice for themselves
@9JQ8T5J1yr1Y
Yes, but allow 16-17 year olds to receive it with consent for either a parent/guardian or a judge, & require a psychological examination to ensure they fully understand the choice, but also allow for those under 16 but over 12 to access non-surgical options with parental/guardian or judicial consent.
@9JQ8T5J1yr1Y
Yes, but only allow 16-17 year olds to receive it with consent from either a parent/guardian or a judge, & require a psychological examination to ensure they fully understand the choice, but also allow for those under 16 but over 12 to access non-surgical options with parental/guardian or judicial consent.
@9HYT9DJ1yr1Y
these are kids who don't even know what they actually want to eat for lunch. so no dont let them lop off body parts
@9HCP7QV1yr1Y
No. Children cannot consent to such “treatments”. And government should not be misusing tax dollars to fund the mutilation of children.
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
With the guidance of health care professionals and therapists they should allowed to. Every case is different. Some trans kids are at high risk of suicide without medical affirmation and others can wait. This is not a yes/ no situation. The experience of trans kids vary greatly.
@8S69HSH4yrs4Y
Yes, with parent or guardian signature
@9584MQ73yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are at least 14 years old
@8VGX6MM4yrs4Y
Yes, because all that means for minors is puberty blockers, which are totally reversible.
@B45BJRX4wks4W
Yes, but only after 3-5 years of waiting and seeing a psychologist prior to any non-reversible treatments
@B2KWWDP3mos3MO
There needs to be a protocol in place for these individuals. Ie. Must seek assessment from a psychologist, therapy etc before allowing them to take non-surgical measures
@B2DQSLR 3mos3MO
Yes, as long as they have all the information required and fully understand what is happening to be able to make the best choice and it doesn't put their life at risk
@B2BMK7B3mos3MO
Yes, but only allow those at least 16 years old to access surgery, while allowing those no younger than 13 to access non-surgical options, provided they receive the consent of a parent, legal guardian, or judge.
@B26DZ654mos4MO
No, and the age of decision should be 25 not 18. Brains aren't done developing until age 25. 18 is an arbitrary number, 25 is scientifically based adulthood.
@B3VQVNZ1mo1MO
Let the individual prove they understand what they are asking, that they understand how their lives will change, and allow them to do this with the direction of at least three adults, one of which is a non-biased medical professional and not a parent or family member.
@9YWJYJ65mos5MO
Yes, but initially only for puberty blockers. There should be a set amount of time before receiving other gender affirming treatments to access resources and evaluate the best transition path.
@9TV5VL57mos7MO
yes, but only to the degree of being able to access thing to help them such as binders and being able to go by their preferred name and pronouns so they don't make certain decisions too young
@9T3R3V97mos7MO
if they are under 18 they should only be allowed to get top surgery like how the status quo is right now
@8VHLQFB4yrs4Y
This is a complex issue that is best decided by the individual and their support team (family, social and medical supports).
@952NWZX3yrs3Y
No, let them be an adult first.
@8VN5DYZ4yrs4Y
No… parental guidance, mental evaluation, doctors advise
@B46P6K93wks3W
There is not enough information to indicate the gender transition treatments are good for anyone, let alone children. The hypocratic oath should prevent the medical community from performing these 'treatements'.
@9ZHZX5L5mos5MO
too young
In most cases, at the age of 18 (or Under), you do not fully understand the consequences of your decisions. This is a life-altering choice that cannot be reversed. I personally do not understand why this is even being discussed outside of the family. Let young people know that there is help out there if they need to talk and cannot talk or feel comfortable speaking with peers, friends or parents, otherwise stop confusing our children.
@B25BY4G4mos4MO
No
@98M347G2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it is physically safe to do the surgeries.
No Gender Transition Period.
@988T5HN2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy if they are at least 16. You will not need parental permission
@8VTGXS34yrs4Y
Case by case with involvement professionals to assess the maturity of the child
@8VKKNML4yrs4Y
Yes - given they have seen medical professionals to confirm youths decision
@8VBG3GV4yrs4Y
Yes, but a board of qualified people plus those that have been through the changes and have years of experience must also be equal to the professional qualified people
@9C8YBHH2yrs2Y
Yes, but with either guardian permission or permission of someone trustworthy
@9983HDG2yrs2Y
no, ppeople of all ages should not make irrieversible life decisions and the government should ban all gender transitioning treatmeents
@8YR5P9P3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after careful treatment with a therapist
@8YQC8J73yrs3Y
Yes, Only if a qualified professional says that's the best direction to go
@8YLNZTD3yrs3Y
Depends on the situation. Children should go based on recommendations from a medical professional
@8V4SLBQ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have undergone psychological evaluations by experts.
@8TBKBH44yrs4Y
Yes should be educated but doctor and people who went through it, to fully understand and a full psychological examination and a court order to say it is their choice and their choice alone. After the age the doctor seem fit.
@8ZNN2693yrs3Y
Yes with appropriate psychological and psychiatric treatment and assessments diagnosing and requesting this in the best interest of the patient
@8TYVNMN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the decision is certified as having been made with sound judgement by medical and psychological professionals.
@8TWYSWW4yrs4Y
Children should be allowed to choose, but there should be guidance from transitioned people and from mental health professionals (unbiased) who can assess if this is truely thier choice
@8STYKTP4yrs4Y
yes, after more research is done into harmful effects of treatment, and as long as they have a therapist discuss all possible casues of dysphoria.
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