Blu - I don't personally know any transgender kids. I think it's not a stretch to say there have always been kids who struggled with what gender they felt they really were and their sexual orientation. It's not a fad, it's just recognized.

Also, no expert here on this, but if a kid is struggling with this they are probably not carefree kids and feel there is something wrong with them. I wish we knew how many young people may have taken their own lives because of this..

Do you really think a parent and a child would go through all that's involved in transitioning. Medical tests, psychological test, surgery etc.? What would be their motivation if it wasn't truly needed.

Another question is... why do people not effected by this care so much about it. Can we not accept that not everyone is the same? If a kid and their parents and their doctors, psychiatrists, decide this is whats best for their child, why do we care?