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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@9QW7TQZ9mos9MO
Yes, anyone should receive any medical treatment on demand, after consultation with a medical practitioner.
@9FVD8292yrs2Y
Children’s under 18 years of age should not get gender transition treatments until they turn 18 or 19!
they should be allowed to talk to medical professionals if they want to transition when they turn 18, otherwise you shouldn’t transition until you’re 18+
@9JXFF3P1yr1Y
No, people under 18 do not have a fully developed brain and should not be making irreversible life decisions since they're not fully developed mentally.
before 18, no, after 18, go right ahead
@8TJ222S4yrs4Y
yes, everyone should be given the right to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter the age.
@9WQ6TP36mos6MO
i dont think that it is right if you were born a girl than you are a girl and you cant change it god gave you your gender also under the age of 18 you are still figring it out at least have parental consent
@8T9BCG94yrs4Y
No, and ban all gender transitioning treatments No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions
@8S5FBKP4yrs4Y
@8S4Y39H4yrs4Y
Social transition and hormone blockers, but not surgery
@9XND5BK 6mos6MO
Yes, but more importantly we need to change to a culture of acceptance and respect so that people don’t feel a need to transition medically.
@9F3YN582yrs2Y
These are such big life changing decisions for someone to make, the human brain isn’t fully mature until their mid 20s. People should be allowed to live as they wish but any life altering operation like a sex change should be considered once the individual is fully matured.
I believe they should be at least 16 years old and no surgical treatments until they’re 18 years old.
@8TZ4L8S4yrs4Y
No, If the child cannot vote or drink, why would we allow them to change their biological composition.
@8S58M6K4yrs4Y
Whatever makes them happy
@9FJSRV92yrs2Y
Yes, including surgical treatments, given that proper psychological evaluation deems that it would reduce risk of harm to the individual. This would also require a far more robust and better funded mental health system to ensure there are no exuberant waiting lists
@9XGQGHX6mos6MO
ABSOLUTELY THE **** NOT.
@93QXJCF3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are at least 17 years old
No! Children cannot consent! Once they're adults, they can do whatever they want.
@8V8LQD4New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes if they have been deemed fit to make those decisions by several professions.
@8V6MHYB4yrs4Y
Yes, with extensive counselling and doctors approval, and parental permission if the child is not being abused or away from home. Treatment should be age appropriate and doctors should be charged with medical malpractice if it is deemed that it was unreasonable to believe such treatments were in the best interest of the patient.
@8V5ZX464yrs4Y
Yes, so long as they are able to fully understand the treatment
@98HLJHB2yrs2Y
Only if they were diagnosed with gender dysphoria, and only non-surgical treatments, but it should be subsidized by the government.
@8X84DT33yrs3Y
I would say if they are at least 16, and they have parental permission, then yes. But any younger than that, seems a bit too young.
@8SJXC3VNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but first must have 6 months therapy and a written letter from a psychologist. Blockers should be allowed.
@8TZ796J4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old and only non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy until 18
@8TYLM6V4yrs4Y
Yes, but with a minimum age of 16 and parental permission
@8SCRSMG4yrs4Y
Yes but they should be taught the risks and hazards
@8S5J32B4yrs4Y
No I don’t think this should be allowed until a therapist or doctor approves that it is the best course of action
no
if ur brain isn''t developed you shouldn't be given the choice to chop your nuts off,
@B2ZHXWZ2mos2MO
Depending on the length of time this person has been holding on to the decision and not a quick process. Must be certain if it is not reversible.
@B2X3BQM2mos2MO
Yes, but only non-surgical treatments if they are at least 16 years old with parental permission. Surgical treatments are only for people 18 and above
@B2WM99B2mos2MO
No, allow it for people over 18. Children shouldn't be making body modifications - same with cosmetic surgery.
@B2VJDMS2mos2MO
I trust medical researchers and doctors to make decisions on what is appropriate to offer to whom at what age.
yes but only after going through rounds of therapy and assessment to make sure it's right for them. only allow non surgical treatments at 16 or older
@B2F9RNN3mos3MO
No, children should not be educated on this topic and it should be illegal for children as well as their parents to make or enforce these ideas/decisions. Those who feel they require gender transition surgery should have to attend testing and therapy before making this decision.
@B293PLF3mos3MO
I may not agree but once you've reached the adult age and no longer need parental consent you should be able to receive it.
@B3VT6341mo1MO
Yes, but only if they have received a series of testing and therapy to ensure this is what they want
@B3CSFSG2mos2MO
In general children ought not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions, but this should be considered on an individual case basis. Further, I am not certain that, given the endricronological issues in reassignment, it can be accomplished without complication until post-puberty.
@9WX62N7Independent6mos6MO
Yes, but only after counselling, with parental permission, under strict supervision of doctors and without government funding.
yes, but they should be at least 16 and only be allowed puberty blockers and hormone therapy till 18
@9WGXHQL6mos6MO
No and yes, they're 18 I think they're old enough to make their own decisions and if their parents allow it then it's fine and it's also their own body. No one can control when people do with their own bodies
@8VJ93854yrs4Y
Only puberty blockers and with parental permission, until 16.
@9F7RRS42yrs2Y
Yes, but avoid any permanent transition methods until 18
@95J9PCR3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with appropriate medical approval from qualified professionals.
@8T9WJLT4yrs4Y
yes technically but people under 18 really shouldnt be doing these kind of things. so maybe.
@8ZTVNJ93yrs3Y
Their body, their choice.
@B39FLX32mos2MO
No
@8TY7ML2Conservative4yrs4Y
The frontal lobe is not completely developed until the age of 25. It is a key component for decision making. No one should have this treatment until the age of 25
@9QPPWF810mos10MO
No Children should not make any irreversible changes to the body
@9BS7QNF2yrs2Y
With parent permission and are 16 or older.
@9BQBNYG2yrs2Y
No, kids are very indecisive and are still developing their brains, it should be like a tattoo where they must be an adult and have gone over it multiple times
@98Q4NCG2yrs2Y
No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions transition should be allowed at the age of 21
@98HLJHB2yrs2Y
Only if they were diagnosed with gender dysphoria, and only non-surgical treatments
@97ZXZPF2yrs2Y
Yes as long as it is safe and not life threatening
@97T4JZCConservative2yrs2Y
As long as it's not subsidized and after psychological examinations, and with parental permission
@97B475P2yrs2Y
no, people under the age of 18 should not be allowed to make irreversible things to their body. however, i think that hormone therapy/medication and puberty blockers should be allowed.
@972G5M72yrs2Y
Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, until they turn 15
yes, as long as they have parental permission and are at least 16 years old.
@93RRWRP3yrs3Y
as long as the treatment will not effect their heath, then it should be allowed. However, some treatments can be harmful to people who are not fully developed adults and therefore should not be undergone until a later date when the treatment will be safer.
@fjamalConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if there are psychological measures in place to ensure that the child understands the irreversible nature of such treatments, which may not always be possible at a young age.
@9387DDJ3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they pass psychological evaluation to ensure they understand the choice they are making
@92WNG2K3yrs3Y
yes, but non surgical treatments like hormone therapy and puberty blockers. and lower surgery age to 16
@8YHK6MR3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it is not dangerous for their body and health.
@8XZC2RV3yrs3Y
There is no evidence that this surgery does anything positive for the them. For all we know it could be a placebo effect
@8VX94TY4yrs4Y
Only if an independent evaluation has been done and the teen is fully aware an understands the decision being made
@8VRX5SJ4yrs4Y
This isn't a question that can be answered in a black and white fashion. Every situation and child is unique and should be treated individually.
@8VRDBWP4yrs4Y
Yes but only after the age of 20
@8VQ47L64yrs4Y
Only if the person has completed puberty and they have an adult body, to ensure it won't cause developmental problems
@8VPV3H94yrs4Y
@8VPKBBY4yrs4Y
Only with extensive therapy
@8VL7ZKM4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are psychologically sound to make said decision and they are fully informed of the process
@8VKGNJT4yrs4Y
Yes, but on a case by case basis.
@8VK6TP9New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be required they talk with a professional to diagnose whether or not they have gender dysphoria if they are to begin the medical transition.
@8VJFPTK4yrs4Y
Yes, but after psychological evaluation
@8VD9QFMNew Democratic4yrs4Y
At doctor's discretion and with counseling
I think this should be decided by health professionals and ONLY as a means to protect the health of the individual. If it won’t harm the person and cause lasting health problems then it should be allowed.
@8V977824yrs4Y
Yes but with Doctor's "recommendation".
@9C89ZXR2yrs2Y
Every situation is different, so it just depends.
@93WDS8D3yrs3Y
Would prefer a minimum age for surgical changes and all should be done under the guidance of professionals.
@92569NCLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, only once they are legally an adult should they be able to transition
@8TVFDMGNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as adequate assessment from medical and mental health professionals is completed beforehand
@8TNG89L4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have gone through all the necessary counselling and therapies before.
@94DW2ZY3yrs3Y
Yes, after much time is spent discussing with doctors and parents
@8WJXZ3Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments and if they have fully committed to the thought
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.
@8V2N3DX4yrs4Y
yes, assuming they have consulted with the proper medical authority to ensure the procedure they choose is safe and correct for them
No, but they should be provided with assistance and guidance to make the decision appropriate for them once they are 18.
@8S5HQBS4yrs4Y
No and if they want to do that they can pay 100% for it and not be covered by health care
@8S58H544yrs4Y
Yes provided they are over the age of 16 with their primary parent or guardian consent as well as the consent of 2 non biased medical professionals
@B27TC354mos4MO
No
At a young age, children should not be able to make big, largely irreversible decisions like undergoing gender reaffirming surgery. Many times, have children undergone such a surgery only to realize that their feelings of being of a gender different from their birth gender was simply a phase and that they can no longer revert the changes that they have made.
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