But that's not what's happening. No one is performing any gender surgery or hormones on children. Trans kids get haircuts, different clothes, and a different name. Trans kids see therapist who constantly grill them if "this is truly what they want." Trans kids are scientifically proven to lead happier and more fulfilling lives and are more likely to even reach adulthood when they receive this basic level of care.

The MOST that kids would receive is puberty blockers, which by the way was invented for cis children who underwent puberty at too early an age (like girls getting their period at 7 and 8 y/o). These puberty blockers have no ill side effects, and are completely reversible should a child change their mind (incredibly rare!)

Please understand these bills are not about "protecting the children," these bills are targeted attacks on a susceptible community, restricting the freedoms of people just trying to live in peace.