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Originally Posted by pepper24
I only know one trans person (born a man and now a woman) and she was part of the committee to decide on these policies and was on the podium behind Smith during the press conference yesterday. I've only known her as a woman after she transitioned. They had other trans people involved as well so that community was thoroughly consulted.
She's open with her struggles to transition. She knew she was different before age 10 and had confusing teenage years then made the decision in her 20's to transition after being married and still married to the same woman. She said that it would have been a mistake to do it in her teens even though it was a tough time for her. She wouldn't be at the press conference if she wasn't ok with the polices.
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I know of a few similar stories like that, and one of regret where the person wished they hadn't done it at a young age.
I also know of a few young people in this area of concern, and while I try to be as supportive as possible, the ones I know are too easily influenced by social media and internet peers to make an informed decision to a life changing choice. I think the proposed age restrictions are appropriate and not unreasonable.