The Rush is on to have a transgender child.

[Julogden]

It sounds like you possibly have an ax to grind or something, or maybe I'm misunderstanding. Anyway, I disagree. No one wants their kid to be transgendered, simply because it complicates the kid's life, a lot. What you're seeing, IMO, is that people are grasping that transgendered kids are more common than has been thought in the past, and are finally coming to grips with the fact that it's okay. Being supportive of transgendered kids is a great thing.

This is one of the most disturbing discussion threads I have ever seen on this group. The premise that there is some kind of a "rush" on to have a transgender child is absurd! The increase in young kids being seen at gender clinics in the UK and the U.S. and other countries simply reflects the increase in accessible knowledge about transgender issues, and accessibility to proper care for transgender kids and teens.

These improvements in the care of transgender kids should be celebrated, not condemned or criticized.

And the parents who support their transgender children and allow them to live in their affirmed gender are certainly to be respected and admired.

Amen!! I couldn't have said it better. I'm somewhat horrified by many of the responses here.

Carol