Not really. They are called “parents.”

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Not really. They are called “parents.”

Author: conorlarkin (19495 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 7:59 pm on Apr 10, 2021

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And although mental health professionals should be an integral part of the process, it does not mean that the kid has a mental illness.

Nature is complex. Good parents listen. Good doctors offer guidance and solutions.

The point of the piece is that political shaming (per legislation) has no place in the equation.

The American Dream belongs to all of us. — Kamala Harris

Replies to: "Not really. They are called “parents.”"

I prefer the "kinder and gentler nation" version of the GOP. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 3:32pm 4/10/21 (30) [View All]
- If you oppose cruelty, step up and support Arkansas on this initiative. - NedoftheHill - 1:53am 4/11/21
  - You could just read up on the issues of Gender Dysphoria instead of inventing an argument - jimbasil - 2:24am 4/11/21
    - Lysenko-Jim: You could follow objective science instead of politicized faux-science [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:32am 4/11/21
      - The whole X Y chromosome is confusing to some. - Stark Raving Dad - 1:59pm 4/11/21
        Yep. The Left supports child abuse. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:31pm 4/11/21
      - How about you provide us with this “objective science” instead of - jimbasil - 11:45am 4/11/21
        Have you heard of chromosomes? Let's start there. Yes or no. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:30pm 4/11/21
- I preferred Frank Bruni when he was writing about soufflés... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 9:34pm 4/10/21
- This is a complex topic..here's some perspective from the Mayo Clinic... [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 7:49pm 4/10/21
  - The Mayo and many other institutions called what is now known as Gender Dysphoria a Mental Illness. - jimbasil - 2:27am 4/11/21
  - Mental inability to perceive reality correctly should not be treated as normal. - NedoftheHill - 1:57am 4/11/21
    - Here is an excerpt from the NCBI report I linked... - TyroneIrish - 3:32pm 4/11/21
      - Can we agree that perceived gender identity differing from pysical gender reality is mental illness? [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:32pm 4/11/21
        The NCBI paper speaks to fundamental anomalies in people's brain 'structures' as potentially being - TyroneIrish - 12:05am 4/12/21
        Do you think brain anomalies that prevent perceiving reality correctly are illness? - NedoftheHill - 9:03am 4/12/21
        Sorry for the delay...I do support the treatment of GD, including physical interventions that might - TyroneIrish - 5:03pm 4/12/21
    - With all that hate, how is it you survive each day? [NT] - jimbasil - 2:28am 4/11/21
      - I do wonder that about you...withholding treatment from people for political gain. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:38am 4/11/21
  - So the diagnosis of a mental condition then. - Stark Raving Dad - 8:27pm 4/10/21
    - I'm not sure you clicked on and read the entire link...especially the "Treatment" section... - TyroneIrish - 9:04pm 4/10/21
      - Thanks Tyrone. Not trying to simply like/dislike - Stark Raving Dad - 9:56pm 4/10/21
        I share your concern...no one enjoys dealing with this, but as I believe you're saying, it is a - TyroneIrish - 10:52pm 4/10/21
  - This is a good read. The author grew up on the next block. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 8:25pm 4/10/21
- We got to this point through its predictable progression.................... - ELP - 7:28pm 4/10/21
- Hey Connor. In a shocking turn of events we'll disagree on this! - Stark Raving Dad - 6:18pm 4/10/21
  - But, is a legislative body better positioned to make medical/life decisions? - conorlarkin - 6:30pm 4/10/21
    - But politically charged folks who don't believe in science are on the other end of this too. - Stark Raving Dad - 6:55pm 4/10/21
      - Not really. They are called “parents.” - conorlarkin - 7:59pm 4/10/21
        What kind of shaming are you talking about?...other than your usual shame-oriented posts [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:34pm 4/11/21
        
        I don't believe that any parent would legitimately entertain or encourage. - Stark Raving Dad - 8:25pm 4/10/21