The Concerns Over Lowering the Age of Consent and Child Decision-Making

This chapter discusses the concerns about the age of consent being lowered in California and the implications it has on children making decisions about their medical interventions and mental health at the age of 12. It highlights the issue of explicit content available to students in schools, schools promoting drag queen events without parental permission, and instances of teachers and counselors convincing children to consider gender identity without involving parents. The importance of involving parents and the potential for abuse and trafficking are emphasized.