The list is long, how can a child be shielded from all this BS! It's like one long list of pitfalls to avoid after another. Reading this list is just angering as a parent of a 3YO.
Brilliant summary of why trans is so big right now, thanks for the effort that went in to this!
Good to show people to explain what is going on - might also be helpful for clueless health professionals, I will be showing it to some of those who are treating my son!
It suddenly occurred to me last night that as this ideology is being pushed heavily by deep pockets, it should be automatic to suspect it as well, suspect. The climate religion is being used to drive depopulation. Wars are being accelerated by the west.
Locking everyone inside for two years to save them from a respiratory virus, when everyone knows fresh air and exercise are key to keeping people healthy, could not have been truly intended to save lives. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t.
It did however give kids lots of time online to interrupt their social development and expose them to reams of gender ideology. Gender affirmation has many attributes in common with gay conversion therapy. Making counseling illegal, labeling it as trans conversion therapy, effectively prevents these kids from getting the mental health care they need.
It also leads ultimately to their sterilization. Is this not actually about eradicating gay people, but more so about population control? Why not just approve government supplied birth control, instead of mandating toxic vaccine uptake and expensive surgeries?
Is it really so a few can keep making more money off the misery of these children?
A very helpful summary of the reasons that a young person may want to transition. However, what is not mentioned (see Mark C comment in this thread) is that many kids go through a ‘gay’ phase in adolescence. This DOES NOT mean that the child will necessarily be same sex attracted lifelong, unless pushed into an early identity by others. As a therapist most of the lesbians I have seen are in fact bi-sexual.
Bravo!! 👏 “Our kids deserve better care than an activist-driven medical model, which encourages a medicalization pathway for children instead of looking at, investigating, and treating the root cause of their distress…”. Medical community harm is being done day in and day out. History will record this as one of the darkest periods in modern time because it’s purpose driven and we really do know better!
The attorney general of New Mexico has a lawsuit against Meta (Torrez v. Meta) that alleges Meta's algorithms intentionally allow online predation to continue unchecked because Meta makes money from keeping kids online on their platforms. In 2021 Meta internal memo stated 100,000 children per day experience online sexual harassment (like receiving pictures of genitals or other porn).
Anyway: the horrors of online porn can drive kids to self-harm, depression, pathological social anxiety, and ... so ROGD would say, to gender dysphoria.
Please tell everyone you know: Safeguard children on the Internet. Control Access. Turn off your WiFi. Use The Filters.
I personally was unaware of the dangers of porn -- including sissyfication porn -- when my older child was indoctrinated. I wish there had been more public awareness campaigning back then. I'd never even heard of such extreme porn.
These seem to all be common reasons for a trans declaration among young people today; and of course none of them justify their futile attempts to change their biological sex.
It's funny how this just wasn't happening in prior generations, before the dawn of "gender ideology". It's happening now because "trans" is literally being marketed to our kids and youth! Why can't otherwise intelligent adults SEE this?
Instead of "affirmation only", the guideline SHOULD be "affirmation only as a last resort".
An excellent written piece, thank you for sharing your many words of wisdom with all of us. I agree with your logic, explanations and beliefs 100%. The hardest part about the trans-ideology and getting caught up in the web of lies is that there is no "exit" or "back door" or "escape route" for kids. Once they speak the words "I am trans" they are immediately applauded by someone and encouraged by another. Next, they are thrust into the make-belief trans world by peers, and indoctrinated by therapists, further pushed by teachers and counselors - and we wonder why there is so much confusion and angst going on in their generation. Turning a child against their parent's values, beliefs, concepts, and traditions by using poisonous brainwashing techniques just ends up shattering the entire family's world. So cruel and evil and unfair. The groomers! My teeth are gritted right now with the disgust and anger I have for this cult. I pray that God has a solution and a way of saving mankind once again...accountability is forthcoming!
This is very thoughtful and well written. Thank you.
I have also noticed in my kid’s friend group (girls) that there is a sense of “it’s easier to be male in society today, so why not transition?” If one can become male and be afforded the privilege that comes with that status, they think, “let’s just abandon the female identity.” It seems to be a way to mitigate the influence of entities such as patriarchy and rape culture in their lives.
While my son would say that being male today is a disadvantage! I think this all comes down to that black and white thinking of teenagers/young adults and the promotion of all this social justice mumbo jumbo that is everywhere.
Public schools are a big problem. Try attempting to reach out to a principal. I did and she was definitely a trans ally. She believes (cult) my version of a woman isn't the same as some others but their opinion is equally valid. Huh? My HS son was in a class with an art teacher who showed all his trans pictures to the class. The principal was fine with this behavior. Son was removed and put into another class cause he was creepy. Take your kids out of gov't schools if you especially have youngens. This is in Balto. Cty, MD.
Very good round up of major causes why kids say they are trans or "queer" Whatever the hell those things mean. But under social contagion you only mention girls. And also mention the awkward, autism type. Boys fall in that category as well. Many boys are autistic who fall for this as a social contagion. The exact path for social contagion differs a bit for boys. But it is just as relevant. And so is the autistic piece. Body discomfort also plays a role for boys, not just girls. I have listened to or read dozens of stories from detransition males. They often mention being socially isolated and lonely as well as hating their male bodies in general. It all plays a role for both sexes.
Our young adult son began hormones after a girl turned him down after a long close friendship in which he really cared for and helped her. He had also spoken out about 'toxic masculinity'. He also went on a trip to England and became close with a friend group of girls, and thought he'd like to be part of it. I think these all played a part.
This is precisely what happened with my (now young adult ) son. First girlfriend, who he was obsessed with, broke his heart. Shortly after he went to NYC with his theater group. Only hung with girls. Came home after the trip and declared he was now a girl. Geez, nothing to see here!
Indeed it can all apply to boys. I tend to write more about girls due my experience of losing a daughter. I will attempt to do better to include boys, but it isn't in my direct experience. Thank you for your contribution to the list and discussion.
The list is long, how can a child be shielded from all this BS! It's like one long list of pitfalls to avoid after another. Reading this list is just angering as a parent of a 3YO.
Brilliant summary of why trans is so big right now, thanks for the effort that went in to this!
Good to show people to explain what is going on - might also be helpful for clueless health professionals, I will be showing it to some of those who are treating my son!
My son would tick MULTIPLE boxes on this list!
It suddenly occurred to me last night that as this ideology is being pushed heavily by deep pockets, it should be automatic to suspect it as well, suspect. The climate religion is being used to drive depopulation. Wars are being accelerated by the west.
Locking everyone inside for two years to save them from a respiratory virus, when everyone knows fresh air and exercise are key to keeping people healthy, could not have been truly intended to save lives. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t.
It did however give kids lots of time online to interrupt their social development and expose them to reams of gender ideology. Gender affirmation has many attributes in common with gay conversion therapy. Making counseling illegal, labeling it as trans conversion therapy, effectively prevents these kids from getting the mental health care they need.
It also leads ultimately to their sterilization. Is this not actually about eradicating gay people, but more so about population control? Why not just approve government supplied birth control, instead of mandating toxic vaccine uptake and expensive surgeries?
Is it really so a few can keep making more money off the misery of these children?
Climate change is not a religion, it's a fact.
A very helpful summary of the reasons that a young person may want to transition. However, what is not mentioned (see Mark C comment in this thread) is that many kids go through a ‘gay’ phase in adolescence. This DOES NOT mean that the child will necessarily be same sex attracted lifelong, unless pushed into an early identity by others. As a therapist most of the lesbians I have seen are in fact bi-sexual.
Bravo!! 👏 “Our kids deserve better care than an activist-driven medical model, which encourages a medicalization pathway for children instead of looking at, investigating, and treating the root cause of their distress…”. Medical community harm is being done day in and day out. History will record this as one of the darkest periods in modern time because it’s purpose driven and we really do know better!
I thought this article might skip some of the less PC causes. Nope, they are right there. Kudos to the author. And thanks.
This is an excellent and comprehensive essay.
Did Online Pornography feature here? The online predation on children is truly terrifying. For example: the article in yesterday's Wash.Post that details the crimes & eventual arrest of a 15 year old boy who decided to prey on Discord users (https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/09/09/social-media-bullied-teen-found-fame-among-child-predators-worldwide/) Truly sick behavior, generated in part by destructive influences on the internet, that harmed untold numbers of children.
The attorney general of New Mexico has a lawsuit against Meta (Torrez v. Meta) that alleges Meta's algorithms intentionally allow online predation to continue unchecked because Meta makes money from keeping kids online on their platforms. In 2021 Meta internal memo stated 100,000 children per day experience online sexual harassment (like receiving pictures of genitals or other porn).
Anyway: the horrors of online porn can drive kids to self-harm, depression, pathological social anxiety, and ... so ROGD would say, to gender dysphoria.
Please tell everyone you know: Safeguard children on the Internet. Control Access. Turn off your WiFi. Use The Filters.
I personally was unaware of the dangers of porn -- including sissyfication porn -- when my older child was indoctrinated. I wish there had been more public awareness campaigning back then. I'd never even heard of such extreme porn.
Little Me would've checked off 10 of the boxes on this list. SHEESH!
These seem to all be common reasons for a trans declaration among young people today; and of course none of them justify their futile attempts to change their biological sex.
It's funny how this just wasn't happening in prior generations, before the dawn of "gender ideology". It's happening now because "trans" is literally being marketed to our kids and youth! Why can't otherwise intelligent adults SEE this?
Instead of "affirmation only", the guideline SHOULD be "affirmation only as a last resort".
An excellent written piece, thank you for sharing your many words of wisdom with all of us. I agree with your logic, explanations and beliefs 100%. The hardest part about the trans-ideology and getting caught up in the web of lies is that there is no "exit" or "back door" or "escape route" for kids. Once they speak the words "I am trans" they are immediately applauded by someone and encouraged by another. Next, they are thrust into the make-belief trans world by peers, and indoctrinated by therapists, further pushed by teachers and counselors - and we wonder why there is so much confusion and angst going on in their generation. Turning a child against their parent's values, beliefs, concepts, and traditions by using poisonous brainwashing techniques just ends up shattering the entire family's world. So cruel and evil and unfair. The groomers! My teeth are gritted right now with the disgust and anger I have for this cult. I pray that God has a solution and a way of saving mankind once again...accountability is forthcoming!
This is very thoughtful and well written. Thank you.
I have also noticed in my kid’s friend group (girls) that there is a sense of “it’s easier to be male in society today, so why not transition?” If one can become male and be afforded the privilege that comes with that status, they think, “let’s just abandon the female identity.” It seems to be a way to mitigate the influence of entities such as patriarchy and rape culture in their lives.
While my son would say that being male today is a disadvantage! I think this all comes down to that black and white thinking of teenagers/young adults and the promotion of all this social justice mumbo jumbo that is everywhere.
Public schools are a big problem. Try attempting to reach out to a principal. I did and she was definitely a trans ally. She believes (cult) my version of a woman isn't the same as some others but their opinion is equally valid. Huh? My HS son was in a class with an art teacher who showed all his trans pictures to the class. The principal was fine with this behavior. Son was removed and put into another class cause he was creepy. Take your kids out of gov't schools if you especially have youngens. This is in Balto. Cty, MD.
School for the Arts?....I wouldn't be surprised.
Very good round up of major causes why kids say they are trans or "queer" Whatever the hell those things mean. But under social contagion you only mention girls. And also mention the awkward, autism type. Boys fall in that category as well. Many boys are autistic who fall for this as a social contagion. The exact path for social contagion differs a bit for boys. But it is just as relevant. And so is the autistic piece. Body discomfort also plays a role for boys, not just girls. I have listened to or read dozens of stories from detransition males. They often mention being socially isolated and lonely as well as hating their male bodies in general. It all plays a role for both sexes.
Our young adult son began hormones after a girl turned him down after a long close friendship in which he really cared for and helped her. He had also spoken out about 'toxic masculinity'. He also went on a trip to England and became close with a friend group of girls, and thought he'd like to be part of it. I think these all played a part.
This is precisely what happened with my (now young adult ) son. First girlfriend, who he was obsessed with, broke his heart. Shortly after he went to NYC with his theater group. Only hung with girls. Came home after the trip and declared he was now a girl. Geez, nothing to see here!
Indeed it can all apply to boys. I tend to write more about girls due my experience of losing a daughter. I will attempt to do better to include boys, but it isn't in my direct experience. Thank you for your contribution to the list and discussion.
Thank you.
Thank you perfectly articulated. Wish it could be distributed to medical professionals, politicians & others who are blind to this.
Feel free to share.
Great summary I am sending it on.
This all adds to the body of evidence that children are not capable of informed consent.