For some kids, gender identity isn't a "wait and see" situation

They know who they are from a very young age, and having to navigate puberty in a body that doesn't align with their identity can be extremely distressing. That's why treatments like puberty blockers exist, to give these kids time to explore their identity without the pressure of irreversible physical changes. What do you think about this? Is there a middle ground that respects both the need for kids to be kids and their self-identified gender identity?