Protecting Children: Criminalizing Medical Transitions

Criminalizing Medical Transitions

The transition of children, particularly through medical interventions such as hormone blockers and surgeries, raises profound ethical and moral concerns. The decision to alter a child’s gender, especially when irreversible procedures are involved, cannot be taken lightly. As a society, we have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us—the children—whose minds and bodies are still developing. The push to normalize and legalize the medical transition of minors has led to a dangerous precedent that may cause irreparable harm to young people who may not fully understand the long-term consequences of these choices.

Transitioning children is not just a medical issue; it is a moral crime that exploits vulnerable young people who are still figuring out their identities. Adolescence is a time of great emotional and psychological turbulence, and many children who seek gender transitions may be struggling with deeper issues, such as mental health problems, societal pressures, or confusion about their identity. These issues are not necessarily resolved through hormone therapy or surgery, and the long-term effects of such interventions can be devastating, with many young people later regretting their decision to transition.

Detransitioners—those who later regret transitioning—share powerful stories about the pain and struggles they face after realizing that their transition was not the solution to their problems. These individuals often wish they had received more time, support, and guidance before making life-altering decisions. Their testimonies highlight the dangers of allowing children to make decisions that could irreversibly alter their bodies and futures. For this reason, the transition of children should be seen as a moral crime, one that places children in harm's way without full understanding of the consequences.

Criminalizing the transition of children would protect them from irreversible harm. It would send a strong message that we, as a society, will not tolerate the medicalization of childhood confusion or the exploitation of vulnerable minors for ideological or financial gain. Medical professionals, parents, and lawmakers must prioritize the well-being of children and ensure that they are not subjected to procedures that could have lifelong negative effects on their health and mental state. Instead of pushing children toward irreversible medical treatments, we should focus on providing them with the psychological support they need to explore their feelings in a healthy and supportive environment.

Children lack the maturity and life experience to fully understand the consequences of their decisions, and it is our duty to protect them from making choices they may later regret. Transitioning minors is a grave moral crime that, rather than helping these young people, often leads to irreversible harm and suffering. For the sake of our children’s futures, transitioning minors should be criminalized, and society should return to a more compassionate and protective stance that safeguards the rights and well-being of our youngest members.

A Call to Suspend All Medical Licenses for Doctors who Transitioned Minors

The medical transition of children, especially involving irreversible treatments such as hormone therapy and surgeries, raises significant ethical concerns due to the vulnerability and developing nature of young people. These actions violate the trust inherent in the medical profession, which prioritizes the health, well-being, and safety of patients. Given the irreversible effects of such treatments and the increasing evidence of regret among individuals who transition at a young age, there is a strong argument for holding these medical professionals accountable.

I believe all medical doctors who perform such procedures on minors should face a lifetime ban from medicine by suspending their medical licenses.