3rd Grader...and Transgendered

[Nowhere]

I also disagree that this child is capable of making a decision on gender at 9 years old. Gender identity and gender roles are not something we are born with, they are learned behaviors. I feel that one came eventually come to realize that their gender identity does not match there genetic sex. On the other hand who am I to say that this child doesn't already know their own identity. I just feel that a 9 year old isn't developed enough to make this decision.

Tell that to every single girl on this board.

And, as I said, I think a board of psychologists should decide, not the child, and that decision should be set at puberty (like HS level).

To me, believing gender identity is a learned behavior is about as ridiculous as saying homosexuality is a learned behavior.

Besides, David Reimer is utter proof what you said is false:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Reimer

[TessTickles]

I just question whether some gung-ho therapist wouldn't be willing to sacrifice his left nut (or in this case, some poor kids left and right nuts) to push this, in order to do a case study and be published in an industry journal.

Maybe some of the ladies might offer their enlightened opinions.

[jniowa]

I should clarify my statement. I didn't mean that gender identity is learned, as in it is a choice. I don't fell it is a choice. I meant that over time a person will learn the differences between how they identify personally and the role society has assigned their sex. I just don't know if a 9 year old is fully able to appreciate the difference. I also question whether a board of psychologists or even psychiatrists should make the final decision. I do agree that it is a decision that should be made later in life.

But in the end it is just my humble opinion and opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one.

[Nowhere]

I just question whether some gung-ho therapist wouldn't be willing to sacrifice his left nut (or in this case, some poor kids left and right nuts) to push this, in order to do a case study and be published in an industry journal.

Maybe some of the ladies might offer their enlightened opinions.

Hence the reason a "board" of psychologists, not simply one.