Why are teenage girls afraid to become women? A new book explains their flight from biological reality

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[–]greenbeans 11 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 0 fun12 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I am looking forward to reading his book. I think that the trans 'trend' in young women is a follow on from previous trends such as pro-ana, self harm and so on. Girls are distressed at becoming women in this misogynistic society and the trans cult offers them a seemingly 'easy' solution.

[–]fedup31 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I started puberty at 8-9. Got my period a few months before I turned 11. I was mortified. I was absolutely not ready emotionally. That in combination with heavy bullying from girls and female family members made me turn against anything feminine at the time - I remember saying “I wish I wasn’t a girl” - and I’m almost convinced that if I was a girl nowadays I would have fallen into this stuff. Very thankful I had parents who encouraged me to be and like whatever I wanted and that a woman can be whoever she wants. (And hey, contrary to this article, I’m not even a lesbian, I guess I’m just weird?)

[–]EvaWumben 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

No, I ticked more of the boxes to be diagnosed than kids today, if it was taken how it is today instead of how it was then (just a tomboy). It terrifies me. I didn't get my period that young though, and I can't imagine how alienating that must have been! And I"m glad your parents were so supportive!

[–]onemoredaydream 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I think a lot of this happens because our society lacks ritual and respect of the transition children are going through.

We need to honor the process that all children grow through as they leave childhood and become adults.

I dont see any honoring or celebration or acknowledgement in our culture at large... just people sexualizing and mocking teens.

Everyone who is going through a growth phase likes to have their progress noticed and accepted. It's like human culture 101, but we are completely failing each other.

[–]ImPiqued1111111 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I watched some snippets of Joe Rogan interviewing Abigail Shrier about the book today. I know Joe Rogan's not that popular, but Shrier got her points across really well and compassionately, and to a wide audience. I really enjoyed the interview.