It is tempting to assert that being transgendered is a condition bringing with it a richer experience of life and that it is not appropriate to use terms such as “cure” or “treatment” in relation to cross-dressing.
Yet being transgendered presents a complex set of problems so deeply ingrained that they very often lead to serious difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships and complying with important societal norms.
While most of the contributors to this site (including myself) have learned to enjoy being transgendered there is a significant downside.
Leaving aside how well you have adapted to being transgendered, I am presenting this thought experiment:
Assume that you could somehow opt for an unborn son to develop as either transgendered or not transgendered.
Would you avail of option (a) or (b)
(a) Yes – I opt for him to be transgendered
(b) No – I opt for him not to be transgendered
And for the sake of the experiment let us assume that mental and physical health is otherwise assured and not dependant on gender.
As for my own response, it would be (b).
Over to you.