Exposing the Disturbing Unrealities of the Case for Child Transitioning

This week’s Supreme Court hearing regarding Tennessee’s prohibition on sex-reassignment procedures for minors revealed the sheer absurdity of those advocating for child transition.

The law in Tennessee prohibits hormonal treatments, puberty blockers, and “transition” surgeries for individuals under the age of 18.

Chase Strangio, the ACLU attorney presenting the case to the Supreme Court, argues that children as young as 2 can identify as the wrong gender. He claims the Tennessee law breaches the Constitution’s “equal protection” clause by discriminating against transgender minors.

“These young individuals may have known since they were 2 who they are, suffering for six or seven years before finding any relief,” he stated during an interview about the case.

Is he familiar with any 2-year-olds?

At that age, children are still discovering everything; they are a long way from grasping adult concepts of gender.

As they grow, they certainly cannot comprehend their “true” identity, let alone make informed decisions about life-altering drugs or surgeries, which Strangio refers to as “relief.”

Puberty is a challenging time for everyone, including gay individuals and the autistic children who represent a significant portion of those identifying as transgender.

The oral arguments in court were particularly revealing, with Strangio and Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar acknowledging the lack of evidence supporting the idea that “drugs and surgery are necessary to prevent suicide” in minors seeking transition.

Strangio further stated that “trans” is not an “immutable” trait since many individuals shift their perspectives over time.

This clarifies that Tennessee’s age-based regulation is not actually a “gender” based restriction.

Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor embarrassed herself by likening the side effects of gender-reassignment procedures to the risks associated with taking aspirin, trivializing serious issues such as sterility and immune deficiencies that occur frequently.

Moreover, there is an increasing number of detransitioners who deeply regret their surgical decisions.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson compounded the issue by likening the ban to Jim Crow laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

How exactly is permitting children to undergo life-altering surgery similar to adults getting married?

Countries like Britain and others in Europe that have previously embraced the “allow kids to transition with drugs and surgery” approach are now reversing course, recognizing that the evidence suggests it is irresponsible.

Adults should have the autonomy to make their own choices; only a distorted ideology would advocate for the permanent alteration of children.

The Supreme Court discussions made this clear: It’s unfortunate that the proceedings weren’t televised.