& the 12-yr-old? Adults make own decisions. NHS psych in clip has questions. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/11/transgender-nhs-doctor-prescribing-sex-hormones-children-uk …
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OK, show us this 12-yr-old...and prove that such child is being forced or "abused."
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Real ethical question: is it wise to give ANY 12-yr-old cross-sex hormones?pic.twitter.com/dVWtMvCza1
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Perhaps. This is not a new issue, but the fake 'gender-critical' controversy certainly is.
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What's "fake" about it? Do you not think people have genuine concerns?
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Tumblr faddery aside, treatment of adolescents has been going on for 50+ yrs, is now sensationalized.
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1/ Widespread use of blockers, & esp. cross-sex hormones for minors IS new, as is huge jump in cases.
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Replying to @4th_WaveNow
I think the guidance suggests support and of course there can be no legal transition in many lands before 16/18
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Replying to @ortrudethevegan @4th_WaveNow
16-18 is very young to permanently alter your body.
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Replying to @LisaMarchiano @4th_WaveNow
Indeed- I think in England limit for legal transition is 18, but it is 16 in some countries
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Yet that UK doctor is prescribing testosterone via Skype to under 16s.
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Replying to @4th_WaveNow @LisaMarchiano
Well medical and indeed social is a bit different to LEGAL change-
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Replying to @ortrudethevegan @LisaMarchiano
Cross sex hormones under 16 is vs. UK standard practice; & results in irreversible changes.
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