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.

  • peanuts4life@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    If the child is suffering from severe gender Dysphoria, there would be legal grounds for it, yes. The legal definition of child neglect in my country (FL, US) does not require any specific pattern of behavior. Parents are expected to attend to the mental health of thier children, and trans care specifically has been introduced to mitigate suicide risk. It can be a serious mental health issue.

    The principal question is: would it be reported? Plenty of parents abuse thier LGBT kids, causing permanent mental issues and even death, and get away with it. The likelihood that anyone would identify and report this hypothetical trans kid being denied care is low.

    Should there be a specific law? I don’t think so. However, should we train school officials, social workers, and medical staff to recognize and act on this sort of abuse? Yes. This would lead to better outcomes (the parent’s behavior being corrected).

    • DelilahBlack@lemm.eeOP
      23·
      10 months ago

      Thank you for your input. As I’ve said in another comment, abuse is abuse.

      But in your opinion, is there something people should be looking for specifically?

      Some consider denying to acknowledge their children by their perfered pro noun abuse. Is this for example a form of abuse?

      Asking that for clarification. I just feel like abuse towards trans kids from their family looks a specific way and I’m not trying to lump it in along with other forms of abuse.

      It doesn’t matter what your opinion is on this and how you feel about it I’m not going to argue with you. I am just curious to know what you think and that is all. You don’t have to answer if you don’t feel like it thanks again