I've been following this debate for awhile, and based on what I've seen my prediction is that this will elicit some calm, thoughtful discussion touching upon developmental psychology, bioethics, and other areas, with no fiery recriminations whatsoever.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/01/children-who-want-puberty-blockers-must-understand-effects-high-court-rules …
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could happen, which might not be good. but on the other hand, it will have these other effects, which are important to me." clinician said that's a sign of actual near-adult ability to think through costs/benefits vs a kid who is like THIS WILL BE THE BEST THING EVER NO DOWNSIDES
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When i was 13 i had green hair & wanted tattoos- I thought I would look punk rock forever. Mom said i was too young to make a permanent decision. Moral of the story- i dont have green hair & would have regretted any tattoo i picked out at 13. Kids cant make these decisions.
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From the UK High Court decision: "Although a child may understand the concept of the loss of fertility for example, this is not the same as understanding how this will affect their adult life."pic.twitter.com/FWKyndMFWA
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""Similarly, the meaning of sexual fulfilment, and what the implications of treatment may be for this in the future, will be impossible for many children to comprehend."
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