In a recent controversial statement, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota made remarks about gender identity that have stirred up significant debate. As a member of the progressive Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Flanagan voiced her opinion that being a “good parent” entails respecting and acknowledging children’s decisions regarding their gender identity, no matter how young they may be.
Flanagan’s comments on this sensitive topic have been both praised and condemned. Her supporters believe that affirming children’s gender identities is necessary to provide life-saving healthcare, while critics argue that children may be fed propaganda and should not be allowed to make such important decisions before their personalities and identities have fully crystallized.
One voice of dissent that has gained significant attention is that of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Through his Twitter account, Musk expressed his disagreement with Flanagan’s statements, saying that children should not be allowed to undergo severe and irreversible surgery or be given sterilizing drugs until they are at least 18 years of age.
Not when they’re fed propaganda by adults.
Moreover, every child goes through an identity crisis before their personality/identity crystallizes.
Therefore, we shouldn’t allow severe, irreversible surgery or sterilizing drugs that they may regret until at least age 18.
Musk believes that children go through an identity crisis before their personalities and identities have fully formed, and that they may later regret such drastic measures. He suspects that children may be fed propaganda by adults, leading them to make decisions that do not accurately reflect their true sense of self. That’s because that’s exactly what will happen.
Not when they’re fed propaganda by adults.
Moreover, every child goes through an identity crisis before their personality/identity crystallizes.
Therefore, we shouldn’t allow severe, irreversible surgery or sterilizing drugs that they may regret until at least age 18.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16, 2023
It is worth noting that gender dysphoria, the condition in which individuals experience distress or discomfort due to a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity, is a well-documented condition recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. Treatment can involve a variety of measures, including hormone therapy and gender affirmation surgery.
However, now they’re debating over the appropriate age at which such treatment should be administered, especially for children and adolescents. Some medical professionals advocate for an earlier start to treatment to improve outcomes, while others express caution about irreversible measures for individuals who are still developing mentally and emotionally.
The truth of the matter is that they wouldn’t even be dealing with this stuff if they weren’t being fed by the media and liberal adults pushing their propaganda.