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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

In April 2021 the legislature of the U.S. State of Arkansas introduced a bill that prohibited doctors from providing gender-transition treatments to people under 18 years old. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to administer puberty blockers, hormones and gender-reaffirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an assault on transgender rights and that transition treatments are a private matter that should be decided between parents, their children and doctors. Supporters of the bill argue that children are too young to make the decision to receive gender transition treatment and only adults over the age of 18 should be allowed to do so.

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 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

No

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

 @BBWBZWQPatriots for Europe agreed…3mos3MO

With our current technologies, we do not have the opportunity to reverse any damages caused to their bodies. For a while now, tattoos can be removed - which is useful for the boy who falls into the wrong crowd, tattoos a swastika on his arm, and when grows up, realizes what it actually means. Maimed bodies - for now at least - however cannot be reconstructed.

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

Yes

 @86N5Z35 from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are 16 or older and are approved by a doctor.

 @8S4VH5F from Kansas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, with permission from their parent and doctor.

 @8S56PLY from GU  answered…5yrs5Y

i would probably say that this is a decision to be made by the individual in question and their family, therefore there should be a possibility of it happening.

 Deletedanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes with parental approval

 @3L4VJYP from California, CA answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, once qualified professionals certify that a child does not identify with their sex assigned at birth.

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

Yes, but with parental permission

 @BBWBZWQPatriots for Europe disagreed…3mos3MO

Parents are just as opinionated and prone for lacking an objective, neutral point of view. Also, chances are high that the child's personal stance is based on the parents' - most children are either following their parents' mental footsteps (in which case we will not hear any new points) or are working hard to make a 180 degrees turn from those (in which case we will not get a permission anyways, regardless of the validity of the request of the child).

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

No, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

 Deletedanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only after a thorough psychological evaluation that shows they truly should undertake these treatments.

 @8T33XJK from Massachusetts  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only for puberty blockers

 @7PV36BB from Massachusetts  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only with a gender dysphoria diagnosis

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only with parental permission and if they are at least 16 years old

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but with parental permission and only if they are at least 16 years old

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old and have parental permission

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

No, this is an irreversible life decision that should be left to the judgment and discretion of individuals over the age of 18

 @6K36GJH from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

It is an adult decision. If you can't pick our great elected officials, then you can't make that decision until you are an "adult". I say that sarcastically.

 @8THH6VK from Georgia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, puberty blockers for those under 18 because it is reversible if the child decides against transitioning once they turn 16 or older

 @86N5Z35 from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only with parental permission and if they are approved by a doctor.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, if they are at least 16 years old and with parental permission

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

No, they should be at least 18 years old

 @BobbySacre from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if required by mental health officials

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old and with parental permission

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, with parental permission and if they are at least 16 years old

 @8TXN4LS from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only after they receive a gender dysphoria diagnosis

 @DengekiMatsuko from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, after speaking with a psychiatrist and after a month-long waiting period.

 @8VL9DP4 from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as long as they are sure that it's what they want.

 @8NWQH6W from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only after a long extensive evaluation by a psychiatrist to confirm that they have gender dysphoria.

 @7P5T843 from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

No, it should be once brain development is finished

 @3868DQWanswered…5yrs5Y

Yes, and denying healthcare to people is un-American and a violation of personal freedom, the founding basis of this country.

 @heatherdvdprincessanswered…5yrs5Y

No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions. And ban all gender transitioning treatments.

 @8VW68P6 from Alabama  answered…5yrs5Y

No, and deny treatments for citizens under the age of 21.

 @8VYCW47answered…5yrs5Y

This should be a family decision and someone under 18 should not be allowed to make that decision on their own.

 @8WCV5PP from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old and have parents permission

 @8WDLJ8G from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

they shouldnt be able to at all

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, with parental permission and if the child is at least 16 years old

 @8WVSFDZ from New Jersey  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if 2 psyche professionals state it is medically necessary.

 @8WSZCXS from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if it is the child's choice. If it's suspected the parent is grooming the child for it, the request should be denied.

 @88VWC8D from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only after examination by a medical professional.

 @8X3ZWX4 from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but counseling should be required to go along with it

 @DengekiMatsuko from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, after speaking with a psychiatrist and has gone through a month-long mental test to see if they truly understand the major changes they will receive.

 @8XPLW6M from Georgia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, with doctor's advice, and parental permission.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, with parental permission and as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, with parental permission and as long as they are at least 16 years old and treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @88NZKDZ from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if any treatment is deemed medical, it should be available to a person, regardless of age.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old and with a parental permission requirement

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old and with the requirement of parental permission

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, with the requirements of being at least 16 years old and having parental permission

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only with parental permission and they must be at least 16 years old

 @8YJ6ZGY from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but with parental permission if their under the age of 16

 @3DSBJC3answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only with confirmed diagnosis of gender dysphoria

 @8YJYQWM from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as they are at least 16 and have parental permission.

 Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

No, I am against genital mutilation. The liberals advocate against this elsewhere, but when it comes to cosmetic surgeries for sex changes it’s deemed normal. Biggest hypocrites.

 Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only if they have been evaluated by mental and sexual health professionals, and only allow non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

 @8ZB6ZXW from Oklahoma  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but with consent of the child and their parents as well as a minimum age threshold

  @8XD6BY6 from Nevada  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but with parental permission as long as the treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @8ZGMFJG from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

First, they might not be fully developed, and those treatments are irreversible.

  @8ZH59GG from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

No, being transgender should be made illegal.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as they are at least 16 years old and have parental permission

 @8ZGYJSG from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but only with the parents consent

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only with parental permission and only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

 @8T9KVZK from Tennessee  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as they are above the age of medical consent in their state

 @923LWYV from GU  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but after a lot of therapy.

 @8ZSR5NL from GU  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if approved by a licensed doctor or therapist who are mental and sexual health professionals.

 @8ZKNSCP from Massachusetts  answered…4yrs4Y

No, unless they're an adult and have undeniable proof that they genuinely have gender dysphoria with a therapist

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only with parental permission and only if they are at least 16 years old.

 @92X5HLD from California  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long the child consents to it and the treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @8ZKNSCP from Massachusetts  answered…4yrs4Y

No, until they're adults and have undeniable proof that they genuinely have gender dysphoria with a therapist

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, just as long as the person under the age of 18 years old fully understands the choice of this irreversible life decision

 @924MYCK from GU  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if approved by a licensed doctor/therapist who are mental and sexual health professionals.

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old, have parental permission, and treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, individuals should be at least 18 years old before making such an irreversible life decision as this

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is an irreversible life decision that should be restricted to adult-age individuals

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, such an irreversible life decision should only be made by those of an adult age

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only if they have parental permission and treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is an irreversible life decision that should only be made by adults over the age of 18

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy that are not subsidized by the government

 @7PTCG38 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as there is parental permission, the individual is at least 16 years old, and treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think the process of deciding who can access medical treatments, like gender transition, balances between personal choice and societal responsibility?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

At what age do you believe people are ready to make life-altering decisions about their own identity or body, and why?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

What role do you think parents should play in supporting or guiding their children's decisions about identity, especially when it comes to medical treatments?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think the government should have the power to restrict access to certain medical treatments for young people, even with parental consent?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

How might someone’s family or community influence their feelings about gender identity during their teenage years?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think teenagers are capable of understanding the long-term effects of medical treatments, and how should that affect their ability to make decisions?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

If you were making a law about this issue, how would you ensure that it respects both personal freedom and concerns about the readiness of young people?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

Why do you think people feel so strongly about having rules either for or against gender transition treatments for minors?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

How might different experiences with gender identity be impacted by living in areas with strict laws against transition treatments compared to more accepting places?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

What is the best way to balance an individual’s right to express their identity with the need to protect them from possibly making irreversible choices too early?

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

Yes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

 @BBWBZWQPatriots for Europe disagreed…3mos3MO

With our current technological and scientific skills these treatments will cause permanent damage to the person who suffers the treatment (they become infertile for life), alongside with causing them to become dependent on pharma products for life too.

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

 @8S45T4H from GU  answered…5yrs5Y

If parents agree

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...5yrs5Y

Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

 @8S49TYD from Nebraska  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, only with parental consent. They must also be at least 16. Furthermore hormone treatments should be allowed but genital mutilation should be illegal

 @8MJN4XZ from Massachusetts  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, after extensive psychological consultations and they need to be in therapy while going through treatment,

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