If a physically healthy child with an eating disorder says they're too fat or too thin, what do you say? "No you're not, you're perfect as you are." If a physically healthy child with gender dysphoria says they're the opposite sex, what do you say?
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I wouldn't imagine that would work with an anorexic or a child with gender dysphoria. I'm acutely aware of what I say to my teen daughters about their personal observations.
My tweet was over-simplified due to character restrictions. I know it's not that easy - but the message remains the same. We shouldn't affirm children who have warped fees of their own bodies. It's not kind, and it won't help them.
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Sorry! I should have realised you of all people would not be so simplistic. I agree. I was so shocked to read that the youngest child referred to the Sandyford was 4 years old. 4! I simply don't understand that.
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Don't apologize, I always appreciate feedback. I need to remember not to over simplify too much on here, it can scew what I'm trying to say
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