Speaking from a color persons perspective, majority of the people I know, they do not support any trans movements. I feel like White people are more lenient and understanding. Colored people are mostly oppressed so this would not be something easy to swallow since they already have it hard to try to be "normal, which would be justified more with a heterosexual relationship.

Many can beg to differ. Also like depression, some can say that being sad doesn't make you depressed and it should be removed. But if it is a thought and some therapists can talk you out of gender dysphoria then it should be deemed valid for the DSM-5. I know many are activists and feel passionate about it but I think it's appropriate.

I agree especially since she was able to talk many patients out of their gender dysphoria stage. I believe that a strong foundation of social support and family members to depend and listen are a great start. It is a necessity in any person's life but in a transitioning teen, crucial.

I can't believe this. This is beyond ridiculous. I mean yes everyone has the right to do as they want but what about being 18 to make your own decisions as an adult. I disagree with this. You can't even be at Dave & Buster's unless accompanied by an adult, why can you get consent to receive hormones.

As stated in the DSM-5, they all have different definitions and diagnoses so I agree but then why are they treated the same. They can be similar and some also come concurrently when another ailment is present.

I agree!!! Some people just need a shoulder to lean on which is what I think Singal was trying to shine light on throughout this entire passage: knowing your children better, being more accepting and understanding, seeking therapy, have a support system, being you and comfortable doing so.

This is a great way to wrap things up. As long as the individual is happy, that's all that matters.

I don't think this is a good idea either. They are too young to decipher what they potentially want. THEY ARE CHILDREN.

I feel like gender dysphoria is more of a mental health concern than a diabetes case. That comment was not needed. However, if someone is going through a crisis and learning to accept their new self then yes, see a therapist, that doesn't mean something necessarily negative.

Individuals should not feel insecure when talking to their therapist but instead relieved so I agree with this statement. After speaking to my therapist, my eyes opened and I was able to get on the right track that I needed guidance to get back on. Very thankful to have that support and extra push.

I agree because many people are still stuck on cis norms and not all 50 states condone LGBTQI ideology.

I think this is awesome. This is what people need to hear. I feel like this article and the individual findings alone can inspire many peoples and open the eyes of lost teens who are in the process of being trans or encountering any hardships like the subjects discussed.

Defined as very enthusiastic and dedicated.

This is what I was talking about previously. In some cases, the child/person can be confused and just need someone to talk to instead of jumping to the needle and seeking hormones. Edwards-Leeper is onto something good. A smart woman indeed.

I agree 100%! Mental health is essential in order to live a prosperous life if you ask me. I am glad that they focused on her thought process first. This is key.

My parents would be too. They would question themselves and try to figure out where they went wrong especially since they are so old school.

Can this be because they were secluded from society and the influence of other students? Maybe they followed certain trends from social media.

I agree with this, it seems as if gay is in now. It is not something to jump on the bandwagon for, it is a real life dilemma that many people in the LGBTQI society undergo. But everyone has the right to practice and believe what they please. Sometimes people focus so much on fighting for gay rights, they forget about heterosexuals. Not to shy away from things but abortion is something that people in heterosexual relations are struggling with A LOT.

This makes me think of a personal experience I had in high school. I used to always dress like a tomboy and people would automatically think that I was a dyke and liked girls but I was just comfortable even though I had a boyfriend at the time. My school had MANY gay girls so instead of Bayside, they called my school Gayside. So, many thought that I was lost and trying to fit more into the popular crew at school when I was definitely not in fact trying to do anything for attention.

I appreciate Singal stating anecdotal advice, she seems very supportive and not bias. This makes me believe her findings more and the article seems to be more sincere and dedicated to a more sensitive audience since it is on a sensitive topic.

I know this may seem a bit cynical but that's how I feel what should happen... If I were a parent at least. I rather have them wait things out so it is THEIR choice before they regret something like has happened to other teens in prior cases. It is better to be safe than sorry but I definitely do support them talking to their children and being more understanding.

Contagion defined is the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact. OR ... the spreading of a harmful idea or practice.

Does this have to do with intersex? I wonder if the parents will try and send them to therapy because THEY don't know how to deal with the situation at hand.

This reminds me about what we learned in class, about sex and the city. Sometimes the government and setting affect the way people portray themselves and their sexuality. The fluid is different and sometimes may or may not be as welcoming. So this can relate to the article since they feel their social setting is the cause of gender dysphoria. Some laws in different states also prohibit same sex marriage ultimately, causing them to think more heterosexually.

In Joy Jacobson's article, Michelle Rini's 11-year-old son, Sebastian, was encountering an identity conflict, more along the lines of gender-dysphoric. This relates to Singal's thoughts because she attempts to show what Jacobson is trying to shine light upon, to accept your child regardless of anything they believe. Rini's born son, Sebastian, then changed his name and prenoun to her and Hanna. The parents went along with it and were happy that their new daughter was confident and able to be herself. That's what people tend to forget. Which is why suicide would be something that confused teens look to because their families are not supportive and that is often majority of their support system which is now against you.

THANK GOD! This is great information for the audience. I am more sane when reading this finding. It is very humbling.

I beg to differ. I totally understand teens should be open to sexuality but when they are preteens, they are discovering themselves and don't know what exactly they want, just being curious. I think that individuals should wait til they're 18 to decipher if they want to undergo having blockers. I know they are crucial but it may or may not be a mistake as Singal says previously in the article.

I can understand this because some individuals may be experiencing a tough time not only emotionally economically so this makes sense. I am glad that Singal included this in the article because it shows that trans people are not naive but that they are accepting of themselves and their bodies so being patient for hormones is just another step process. But also an eye opener that they must wait in order to feel comfortable in their own/new skin.

I wonder if this is because they are struggling with the majority of society and their heterosexual ideologies. They have a lot of conflicts with self acceptance as is so they are finding themselves. It is not fair.