"Many parents do not realize the danger their children can face when transphobia and homophobia guide the policies of local government."
"Anti-LGBTQIA+ policies directly harm LGBTQIA+ children and their parents or guardians."
"A counselor asked if I had any sexual feelings, leading me to stop examining my gender dysphoria till adulthood."
"This research built one of the most dangerous barriers transgender children face: their separation from authentic self-expression."
The article discusses the hidden dangers LGBTQIA+ children face due to widespread anti-LGBTQIA+ policies which many parents are unaware of. It highlights the consequences of transphobia and homophobia in governmental policies and how they impact children's mental health. The author shares a personal story exemplifying societal pressures to conform to gender norms and the violent backlash against non-cisgender expressions. This reflects a troubling link between entrenched ideas about sex and gender identity formed in earlier research, which continues to harm the authentic self-expression of transgender youth.
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