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[u/_just_is_]

Protect trans kids | https://www.instagram.com/is.justis?igsh=NnR0bGF1YTVma3Y%3D&utm_source=qr

[u/bleeding-paryl]

Just FYI "trans" is short for "transgender" and is not a noun, it's an adjective, so it should be "I know very little about trans people"

• The law was in place because of ignorance and possibly hate.
• 10 year olds don't make the decision on their own, they must speak with doctors and psychiatrists before they can start on this road. Maturity comes into play so much as any life saving healthcare does, we've been using hormone blockers for other issues for many years now, this is the only process that people seem to care about someone's maturity on.
• HRT is a gradual process, just as much as puberty, so yes.

[u/rwiman → u/bleeding-paryl]

Thanks so much for the clarification and for taking the time to explain—it really helps me understand things better.

I had no idea about the use of hormone blockers in other medical contexts, and it makes sense that decisions like these involve professionals and aren’t made in isolation. I appreciate you pointing that out.

I’m genuinely trying to learn, so if you don’t mind a few more questions:

• What kind of support systems are most helpful for trans youth and their families?

• Are there any misconceptions you often encounter that you wish more people understood?

• How do families generally navigate the balance between supporting identity and dealing with societal pushback or legal restrictions?

Again, thank you for your patience—I really value your perspective.