As a consequence, have a person’s kids taken away? Or should there be any consequences?

****PLEASE READ

I’m straightforward and don’t want to give any ‘fluff’ So I don’t know how else to ask this question without it sounding rage baity.

This isn’t a gotcha or trap to argue with anyone I feel and believe I can learn something of value from people I disagree with. It is interesting to know why you disagree and what reasons make you feel x y and z about things.

I’m here to listen, not judge or throw around name calling or fight with you. You feel the way you do for whatever reason, and I want to know a little more about why you do and that is it.

I would like for everyone to feel confident voicing how they feel about this question. I don’t care if I disagree with you. Fighting with you is not how I’d like to spend my evening. I’m sure you don’t either.

I might ask follow ups like, “Why is it that you feel that way?” Or “can you tell me a little bit more” so I can understand your point of view better. And that’s it.

If that feels too much or you don’t want to. Totally fine. Just ignore my comment to you.

Thanks for your time.

  • PlasticExistence@lemmy.worldEnglish
    271·
    10 months ago

    Kids don’t generally get transitioned. They instead get put on puberty blockers until they are older and ready to transition mentally and emotionally.

    I think it’s definitely child abuse to refuse to do this when a medical professional recommends it. You’re probably doing lifelong emotional damage to your child if you refuse them care they need to live their happiest life.

    Taking a child from their biological parent/s is a big deal though. Those kids can go through even worse scenarios in foster care, so that’s a tough call. Each case is different, so I wouldn’t say that I would support this across the board.

    • DelilahBlack@lemm.eeOP
      53·
      10 months ago

      Thank you for responding. I appreciate it. Follow-up question: If I may, what cases or circumstances would you support the child being taken away?

      Doesn’t matter what your response is, I’m not gunna argue with you. I’m genuinely curious and would like to know that’s it.

      You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.

      Thank you

      • PlasticExistence@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        10 months ago

        I would probably support it if they were being physically or emotionally abused, but the devil is in the details. Forced foster care is not a scenario where I would just say that child will definitely be better off in than with their family. As sad as it is, some kids end up in worse positions if their foster parents are also terrible people.

        Every case is different, and I’m never going to advocate for a blanket solution for every child.

        • DelilahBlack@lemm.eeOP
          42·
          10 months ago

          Thank you. Yea, I’ve heard bad things too about foster care. It’s really a sad reality for some. Especially kids who have downs .I watched a documentary where they put the girls on downs on birth control because they get raped :/ that’s…awful…

          Thank you for all your input. Hope you have a good one