A developing state-policy debate over Greater East Side may be relevant to families and taxpayers in radical trans attacks parental rights and hurts vulnerable kids.
This bill treats concerned, loving parents as if they are abusers, simply for refusing to subject their children to risky treatments that are not evidence-based.
Puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones have been found to have serious and often lifelong side effects.
These include: Furthermore, studies claiming that these treatments are beneficial are questionable at best.
A recent review of the evidence found that the studies supporting puberty-blockers and “gender transition” for minors rely on “low to very low quality evidence” in order to support their conclusions.
The mental health outcomes are no better than the physical outcomes.
Although proponents often claim that “gender transition” is necessary to improve a young person’s mental health, the best studies show that the opposite is true.
A recent study from the Heritage Foundation even found that states that allow minors to access treatments without parental consent actually saw an increase in youth suicide rates after cross-sex treatments became available.
As the measure advances, residents of Greater East Side can follow amendments and contact Jay Xiong regarding the final language.
Article Source: Alpha News: “Radical trans bill attacks parental rights and hurts vulnerable kids”
