Godstud wrote:…… that we should let children change their bodies because they feel like it,
No, that is not my position.
My position is that we should let teens access gender affirming care if that is what is deemed best by medical professionals, and that this would go hand in hand with any applicable treatments for mental health.
and some might commit suicide,
Yes, it has been shown over again through scientific studies that access to gender affirming care significantly reduces suicidal ideation.
This is based on the false premise that this will prevent them from committing suicide.
No, it is based on scientific studies.
You also think that men can be women and women can be men, despite reality.
This is a vague and therefore meaningless summary of my position, and it does not actually communicate that you know ny position.
So, this corroborates the claim that you do not actually know my position.
You think men masquerading as women should be allowed to invade women's spaces,
No. I never mentioned anyone masquerading. This seems like you think I support deliberate deception. Since this is not my position, you are once again incorrect about what I believe.
like female sports
I think current policies are not based on science, and I support any sports association that has an argument supported by scientific studies as to why trans people have an unfair advantage.
Current policies also exclude cis women from participating in sports, and a disproportionate number of high level athletes affected by these policías are not white.
and restrooms,
The science shows that trans teens are actually less likely than cis teens to engage in sexual violence, and are more likely to be a victim of sexual violence.
So yes, allowing people to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity reduces the risk of sexual assault.
just so these people can feel better about their feelings.
That us another benefit, but the stopping rape thing is more important.
You also think that children should be groomed into a ideology of gender identity,
You are misusing the word grooming here, and so this is obviously an incorrect summary of anyone’s position, since it is inherently incorrect.
Some kids are trans whether we teach then about it or not. Teachers and parents need to be aware of that and give these kids the opportunity to be themselves.