In April 2021 the legislature of the U.S. State of Arkansas introduced a bill that prohibited doctors from providing gender-transition treatments to people under 18 years old. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to administer puberty blockers, hormones and gender-reaffirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an assault on transgender rights and that transition treatments are a private matter that should be decided between parents, their children and doctors. Supporters of the bill argue that children are too young to make the decision to receive gender transition treatment and only adults over the age of 18 should be allowed to do so.
50% Yes |
50% No |
31% Yes |
44% No |
10% Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
5% No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
6% Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old |
2% No, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
3% Yes, but with parental permission |
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0% Yes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government |
See how support for each position on “Gender Transition” has changed over time for 6.1k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Gender Transition” has changed over time for 6.1k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@99KDR5H1yr1Y
i think it's important to have a real and open discussion about this with those who you trust to have your best interests at heart. it's important to have an understanding of the risks associated with a life changing procedure, or taking medication. I am very supportive of any decision that is going to impact someones life in a positive way, and I believe that every single person has the right to express their individuality in whatever way work for them.
@9JPP8663mos3MO
A person’s brain is not fully developed until they are 25 so i believe they shouldn’t be allowed until 18. Additionally i think that it does have some negative effects on a person. I don’t know enough on this topic to make an educated answer.
@9LMH63K1wk1W
No, but teens reporting gender dysphoria need to be given humane and sensitive care that allows them to express themselves.
@9LLC33X1wk1W
Only for medical instance where the child was born with a malfunction in their reproductive organs or overall hormonal system, but if it's just someone's choice, they need to be an adult first.
@9LFLCZM2wks2W
Yes, but only after undergoing an extensive psychological evaluation and with parental permission. After they turn 18, they should be allowed to do whatever they want.
@9HPWKC74mos4MO
Yes, but not before several psychological and psychiatric review sessions, and nothing life-altering before 16 unless it is puberty blockers.
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