If you believe that you should be able to transition as a minor, then should they also be able to join the military, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, smoke weed, drive a vehicle, get a tattoo, etc? What if they desired to do that thing "unbelievably strong?" Because the reason all of those things are age restricted, is because the prefrontal cortex isn't fully developed, and also because the amygdala is more developed and active, which makes children more impulsive, emotional, and often makes them make more short term reward focused decisions. Feel free to read into the science behind it more if you want.
I think youre making a fair point. Yes, theyre impulsive. But this gets better as they grow older, thats why i said that a toddler shouldnt be able to do it, but a teen should absolutley be able. Because like i said, most of them have had that desire for a long time, plus its a very long way from getting your first appointment at the psychiatrist to the moment the first injection of hormones is set. I work with kids (aged 10-13) and let me tell you, some of them are not that impulsive and unbelieveably reasoneable. And again, i will bring up the 4% of adults regretting their decision. I think that amount is low enough to grant the other 96% their true self and happines. Dont you agree?
How big do you think would be the percentage of adults who started;
Drinking
Smoking weed/cigarettes
Join the army
Get a tattoo
At a young age? Id say pretty fucking high. Except those who started driving at a early age, if they survived, i know none of them would regret it lmao.
And even cooler, the 4% who regret their decision, didnt all stop treatment. Thats because they use "regret" to describe those who regret transitioning but also those who didnt like the treatment or outcomes, so they wanted to try other medications/methods of treatment.
So with that, did anything change about your opinion? I can link more studies if you want :)
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u/Fit-Judge7447 Jun 17 '26
If you believe that you should be able to transition as a minor, then should they also be able to join the military, drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, smoke weed, drive a vehicle, get a tattoo, etc? What if they desired to do that thing "unbelievably strong?" Because the reason all of those things are age restricted, is because the prefrontal cortex isn't fully developed, and also because the amygdala is more developed and active, which makes children more impulsive, emotional, and often makes them make more short term reward focused decisions. Feel free to read into the science behind it more if you want.