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I believe the soaring number of dysphoric girls is not due to an increase in awareness and acceptance of trans people – but that an increase in awareness and acceptance of trans people is *causing* soaring numbers of girls to identify as trans. 7/8
Why are so many girls now “realizing” they’re trans? Before widespread internet access, boys outnumbered girls at gender clinics. A coincidence? Or insecure, gender non-conforming and, often, gay girls feeling they *must* be trans because they’re not like “normal” girls? 8/8
I wish I could “like” everything you’ve said here a thousand times. Kids shouldn’t be told there’s something wrong with them.
Sometimes people (guys and gals) may feel as if they can't relate to anyone, and after a long time are in grave despair. Seeking out a group that will accept them if they "realize" they are like said group "saves" them. Sometimes it may be a chronic need to just belong. 
More people are isolating themselves with less need to venture outside due to the internet. They find online communities that embrace them. Thing is, they adopt the beliefs of that community to integrate more. Which would be fine if said path didn’t lead to medical intervention.
I’m 100% behind you on this. I was a tomboy teenager and am convinced I would have got sucked into becoming trans. Of course a couple of years later my hormones stabilised and I was happy being who I am. I’m still a tomboy but still a woman.
Absolutely!
The time period also correlates with the collapse of CAHMs mental health support for young people. Increase of pressures on young people especially girls Its not a coincidence
Just because there's a correlation does not necessarily mean the 2 things are linked. It's the same argument as saying the increase in reported crimes, is because crime is increasing. Just because some kids may change their minds later, does not mean access should be withheld.
Let them make up their own minds as individuals, give them all the advice and mental health support. But if they insist (as legally recognised adults) on transitioning, then it is their decision. To try to police someone's decisions about their own body, is not respecting them.
are there numbers for those who've sought or being referred for treatment to private clinics?
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