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Originally posted by tothetenthpower
The following is my opinion as a member participating in this discussion.
Would you say that same thing if the parents were straight?
IMO it's the kid's choice. Personally I would not do it, but then again I have no real details about this kid and whether or not he truly is a transgender.
I would not jump the gun and blame the parents. They are probably doing the best thing for him, which is give him more time so HE can make the appropriate decision about his body.
Luckily my kids didn't turn out gay, I always knew growing up in a same sex environment could potentially have an effect on their sexual preference, but I've proven, at least personally that it's not enirely environmental.
Not that I would mind if one of my kids was gay, I just think it's a hard life to grow up in, I know I had a hell of a time.
In any case, as stated above, I reserve judgement for more details regarding this kid and really I would need the kind of information that's quite frankly none of my business..
So there..
~KeeperAs an ATS Staff Member, I will not moderate in threads such as this where I have participated as a member.
Originally posted by billy197300
REALLY? You think it is the childs decision, at age 11?
Originally posted by Domo1
5. What difference does it even make if he avoids puberty? Are they going to perform surgery at 16 or something? I know the hormones take awhile but I don't think a child, or his parents, should be allowed to make this decision until the child is 18.
Originally posted by UnrelentingLurker
kids dont have a choice until they are 18.
lower the age of adulthood or wait. cant have it both ways.
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by billy197300
REALLY? You think it is the childs decision, at age 11?
Absolutely!
Originally posted by tothetenthpower
The following is my opinion as a member participating in this discussion.
Would you say that same thing if the parents were straight?
IMO it's the kid's choice. Personally I would not do it, but then again I have no real details about this kid and whether or not he truly is a transgender.
I would not jump the gun and blame the parents. They are probably doing the best thing for him, which is give him more time so HE can make the appropriate decision about his body.
Luckily my kids didn't turn out gay, I always knew growing up in a same sex environment could potentially have an effect on their sexual preference, but I've proven, at least personally that it's not enirely environmental.
Not that I would mind if one of my kids was gay, I just think it's a hard life to grow up in, I know I had a hell of a time.
In any case, as stated above, I reserve judgement for more details regarding this kid and really I would need the kind of information that's quite frankly none of my business..
So there..
~KeeperAs an ATS Staff Member, I will not moderate in threads such as this where I have participated as a member.
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by UnrelentingLurker
kids dont have a choice until they are 18.
lower the age of adulthood or wait. cant have it both ways.
They do with adult consent.
Kind of like ear piercing.
he is given more time to decide.
Originally posted by flexy123
An 11 year old boy DOES NOT KNOW how it is to be a boy/girl since he didn't enter puberty yet.
Originally posted by billy197300
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by UnrelentingLurker
kids dont have a choice until they are 18.
lower the age of adulthood or wait. cant have it both ways.
They do with adult consent.
Kind of like ear piercing.
An adult that would consent to their 11 year old having sex is a FUC%$ED up person and need their ass kicked. IMO lol
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by billy197300
REALLY? You think it is the childs decision, at age 11?
Absolutely!
Originally posted by Annee
They're fine - - - society just needs to evolve.