The professional organizations in the U.S. need to take the lead. Until then, states will enact outright bans (or become transgender “sanctuaries”), from a mixture of ethical and political motives, mostly the latter. In the absence of courage and responsibility shown by the medical establishment, I’d vote for banning “transition” surgeries prior to age 18 (if I didn’t live in California).
From Affirmation to Moderation: The U.K.’s new approach to treating gender dysphoric youth
The professional organizations in the U.S. need to take the lead. Until then, states will enact outright bans (or become transgender “sanctuaries”), from a mixture of ethical and political motives, mostly the latter. In the absence of courage and responsibility shown by the medical establishment, I’d vote for banning “transition” surgeries prior to age 18 (if I didn’t live in California).