In April 2021 the legislature of the U.S. State of Arkansas introduced a bill that prohibited doctors from providing gender-transition treatments to people under 18 years old. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to administer puberty blockers, hormones and gender-reaffirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an assault on transgender rights and that transition treatments are a private matter that should be decided between parents, their children and doctors. Supporters of the bill argue that children are too young to make the decision to receive gender transition treatment and only adults over the age of 18 should be allowed to do so.
41% Yes |
59% No |
21% Yes |
54% No |
10% Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
4% No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
5% Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old |
1% No, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
3% Yes, but with parental permission |
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1% Yes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government |
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See how importance of “Gender Transition” has changed over time for 14.8k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@938TDTF2yrs2Y
I want my friends to not commit sewer slide (say that out loud, makes more sense) thanks :)
@9RCV36Y4 days4D
No, because their choices are very much affected by the adults around them and may not fully understand the choices they're making. And also the adults could make the choice for them, eg. "I really wanted a girl, so you will be a girl"
@9G6YBQC10mos10MO
No, if in the future the tiny minority of cases where it would truly be the best option could be isolated it might be okay. In the current era this equates to child abuse.
@9G6Y55910mos10MO
Somewhat but they should have a thorough psych examination in addition to avoiding non-surgical treatments until they're an adult.
@9G28WQ910mos10MO
To be honest I am unsure. I do not belong to this group and don't feel I can make comment nor judgement
@9FWVPBS10mos10MO
We should work towards an inclusive society which accommodates diversity so that children can grow up and into their selves quite naturally and without need to make decisions until (and whenever) those decisions are personally obvious, rather than publicly contentious.. In the curremt situation, I would barrack for children and their families to have access to skilled counselling to arrive at clarity about gender and then course of action.
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