For the kids it's lose lose. I don't want to dismiss whatever these kids are experiencing. And one size fits all doesn't sound appealing either. But we legislate kids from doing all sorts of things.
I think support of these kids through mental health services until aged 18. At such time if they still feel compelled to act on the impulse. Then so be it. But a 12-16 year old kid just isn't capable of making this decision in spite of how supportive their folks may
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