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Trans Kids: The Misinformation Battle

Science Vs

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Why Are More Kids Coming Out as Trans?

There is no evidence that kids are coming out as trans in droves, because it's a fad. But this still leaves us with the question of, why are more kids coming out? Well, we don't have a lot of good research on this, but one idea is that it's just because people are talking about being trans more often. It's more visible with more trans folks on t v and resources on line. For kids who are struggling with their gendil, it's easier for them to find out what might be going on. There's also some Evidence that kids are finding online communities where they feel safe. And that also might mean that they feel more comfortable coming

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