Both: What do you think of this BBC report exposing concerns about Britain's Tavistock Centre?

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[–]worried19[S] 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

It's weird how things have changed so dramatically in such a short period of time. 10 years ago, there was debate and controversy over these issues. There were assurances at first that no one under 18 would get medical treatment, then later assurances that no one under 18 would get surgery. Both claims have been proven false many times over, but either activists still insist they don't happen or that they are necessary to stop children from killing themselves.

Now one cannot even say that they're against toddlers and preschoolers being transitioned without being accused of transphobia.

AGP's have projected their fantasies and yearning onto children

It's possible they've had some effect, but I wouldn't say they're the main culprit. The strongest, most outspoken, most powerful people in the world of child transition are non-trans women.

[–]theblackfleet 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I think there are useful neoliberal idiots who push children into this but I still believe the main impetus is rich white male AGP's.

[–]worried19[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

For child transition? I don't know. I just don't see it. I see a lot of mothers pushing their children and a lot of female doctors and psychologists jumping on this train with not only enthusiasm, but the fervor of zealous converts. If extremely rich trans people are behind anything, it's hard to tell.

[–]theblackfleet 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Well, they are the ones that fund it with big biotech dollars and political power. Yes, there are plenty of useful idiot mothers out there looking for a buck and some attention on their kid but the big money and political power is from the men.