An Update On The Fight Against Gender Madness With Miriam Grossman
Nov 11, 2023
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Child psychiatrist Dr. Miriam Grossman provides an update on the fight against gender madness. They discuss legislation, cultural progress, and the harm caused to children. They also explore susceptibility to gender-related issues, patterns in adult trans identification, and the dilemma of placing distressed children in psychiatric units.
Some organizations have influenced policy statements on gender without scientific foundation, leading to lawsuits against them.
Gender dysphoria in young children can be fueled by social contagion, highlighting the importance of parents managing their children's internet use and intervening against social transition.
Deep dives
The Influence of Schools and Educators
Parents need to be aware that some schools and educators may have an agenda that can be harmful to children, despite hoping for the best. Certain activists within organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, have taken over discussions on gender and influenced policy statements and guidance for parents, claiming it to be evidence-based but lacking scientific foundation. Lawsuits against individual doctors and medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, are emerging, indicating a turning tide against gender ideology.
The Social Contagion of Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria in young children and adolescents is distinguishable by two different patterns: social contagion and internal struggles. Social contagion, primarily fueled by the internet, social media, and friend groups, influences children, especially adolescent girls, to suddenly identify as transgender without a history of dysphoria. The spread of gender dysphoric beliefs can occur within schools, psychiatric units, and online environments. Parents must proactively manage their children's internet use, intervene against social transition, and put schools on notice regarding their refusal to expose their children to gender ideology.
The Impact on Families and Mental Health
The consequences of gender dysphoria reach beyond the individuals themselves. Families can undergo significant emotional strain, with marriages ending and homes becoming toxic due to the beliefs instilled in children. Activist-run websites encourage kids to run away, providing them with financial help and promising a supportive environment elsewhere. The battle against gender ideology has had both progress and casualties, making it crucial for families to be proactive and education-focused in protecting their children's well-being and ensuring their understanding of diverse expressions of masculinity and femininity.
Dr. Miriam Grossman joins me for an update on the fight against the gender madness. Check out her new book "Lost In Trans Nation" wherever books are sold.
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