Mental and physical health are a lot more intertwined than you are suggesting.

I understand this is a very complicated issue and am not entirely sure what the correct outcome is for the health of children. That being said, when it comes to the legal side of the issue, I disagree with anyone that doesn't support this bill but then supports age restrictions on alcohol/tobacco. Although arguing for a net positive regarding children's health is a powerful argument, I think it's a bit more nuanced on the legality and morality.

Started reading this, will continue later. Thanks for the article.

There have been some bills that move to limit circumcision. I know one bill would not allow for Medicaid to cover it unless medically necessary.

I think if a kid is very likely going to kill themselves if they can’t I’d at least consider it. The goal is to minimize that bad outcomes of possible.

So if you had the choice between your child dying or having a tattoo then you are all in for them dying?

Do you have a son and is he circumcised?

Is the 15 year old been struggling mightily, bullied mercilessly, and very well might kill themselves if they don’t get the fifth of vodka?

If so, then I’d probably let them have it alongside making sure they are getting all sorts of support services.

There is a substantial material difference in the compromises that are being suggested between mental and physical health.

There is much less reason to compromise on age limits for smoking- which is really just because james dean made it super cool.

But drinking is less of an issue especially in many other cultures. However I’m not sure I want kids in bars at night (again seems like little to no benefits), as it seems that is a net negative instead of balancing good and bad to a net positive outcome.

You need to educate yourself before you keep speaking. Your opinions are just that.

Because among other things some children are born XXY or up to several other variations. Science yo!

Why do you care if it's not you or your child taking them?

Good for her, just quit browbeating other trans people with concern trolling without evidence considering desistance is around 2%

I think you aren’t willing to read to understand. I’m not comparing healthcare to tattoos. I’m comparing decisions kids make that they eventually will grow up and regret. It can’t be a spur of the moment decision or a phase. Like I said, if the kids grow into a happy adult that’s what matters. I have a trans woman in my family. She waited until she was a teen, not so much by choice, but slowly started to do it, went to college and got a great job, then one day she just said “my name is Nicole now” and now she looks and feels great as a fully transitioned woman.

This bill is disgusting and should be getting more press. Did someone leave the door open again? Looks like those Mothers for Liberty got back in 🙄

I’m all for that bill

That doesn't give the Government a sweeping right to make that decision for an individual.

>I’m pretty sure most of us hated our bodies, felt tortured

And I'm pretty sure you've never experienced the level of bullying and hate that LGBTQ people face on a day-to-day basis. If you're for children having the right to live happily, then I also feel you must acknowledge that trans and gender-nonconforming adolescents have the highest rates of suicide and depression among any demographic. The decision on taking any potential treatment should be made by them in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider, not some random person on the internet who doesn't know their individual situation. In today's world, it is too easy for us to forget that individual liberty exists and needs to be protected. We cannot let legislation regulate every aspect of an individual's life because none of us are carbon copies of each other.

Go with more experienced hikers (more experienced with winter hiking, and more experienced in the White Mountains). Hire a guide service if you don't have experienced winter hikers in your social circle.

Start with shorter hikes to gain experience.

Do not underestimate the impact of wind once you get above the tree line.

Trust me, you're already underestimating the impact of wind once you get above the tree line.

You're probably still doing it, aren't you?

Take a few minutes to meet one of the nice people who will have to carry you of the mountain if you f#$@ things up. https://youtu.be/YtRLk7FjdVc

If you have not experienced this you are lucky. Racism is alive and growing in this state.

Puberty creates a number dramatic bodily changes. Puberty blockers prevent a developing young person from going through a body changing in ways they do not want, may have to pay to reverse as an adult, and going through a second set of gender affirming changes. With all the trauma of those experiences.

Allowing children who are questioning their gender to delay that decision a few years with relatively safe medication is the better choice.

So all u people that think this is normal, kid can't get a tattoo but he can chop his d**k off??

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If you're still comparing healthcare supported by every medical authority of record to wanting a tattoo, that's probably a good indicator that you aren't actually arguing from a place of logic

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My apologies. I've edited to correct my error. The article I was referring to was posted by u/WapsuSisilija.

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