If we think back to my original point this all furthers what I've been saying in the end. We also have to consider some obvious issues with the statistics presented.

Concerning the statistics first, what is out, why aren't they out, how many are sure they are even transgender or actually aware, how many weren't polled, how many are transgender but under the radar, do alternative identities like non conforming affect results, how many will go on to be out, how many will not, and how many simply did not admit it. The 3000 number was used in an attempt to allow you all to understand that approximately 60 openly transgender or potentially transgender students at one school is actually a realistic number, because it is. I was told this number 2 months ago, this whole social evolution is happening very quickly remember, statistics from a year ago or however long are already incorrect as the number is rising quite rapidly and will continue to do so for some time.

What has been my point, and the topic of this thread is the clear potential for confusion and misdiagnosis, especially due to external influences, pressure and encouragement. I also stress to possibility of unneeded or disproportionate countermeasures in dealing with anyone's issues related to gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, depression, sexual orientation and all other things related, you all know what I'm talking about I'm sure. That is a risk that I, and you, are well aware of, it is a caution that is close to me personally. We all know coercion is happening to some degree, how many of those coerced or convinced will go on to transition is unknown. This is something I've been trying to describe, this is an issue to me, there are many students who believe they are or identify as transgender, but few of are out, few are beginning to transition. The transgender push has created excess confusion, excess problems for young people, it solves issues for a few while troubling too many others. Why are there 60 children who may or may not fit into the transgender category at a single school.

I have to explain, to Marcelle as well in particular that I take this all seriously, it is a serious health issue. I'm not giving into grand conspiracies or alarmism, I just want people to think about and consider the obvious issues I'm trying to point out, we cannot solve the issues of those that are transgender and in need intervention while disregarding those left in the wake. It can ruin peoples lives, or their childhoods atleast. Everyone needs to take care with this subject, this issue as you all know.

[SIZE=1]- - - Updated - - -[/SIZE]

Do I think young people, or crossdressers today and in the future will be incorrectly encouraged to transition? Yes.

[SIZE=1]- - - Updated - - -[/SIZE]

I want to add I was pointing out that I highly disliked the propagation and glorification of being transgender or the transgender issue. It should not be presented as good or bad, people should be educated but not influenced so that it can be allowed normalcy and respect. Extra care should be taken with the minds of children and young people, as many grow up volatile and confused. I understand people want to jump in and help these people, I do too, but it has to be gone about properly. Sadly we're off to a start I don't fully approve of.