Miriam Grossman, child psychiatrist and author, discusses her book Lost in Trans Nation and explores topics such as the impact of gender ideology in schools, the significance of John Money's theories, the case of David Reimer, the Castro Consensus in pediatric medicine, and advice for parents dealing with a child's gender distress.
John Money's experiment on David Reimer exposed the falsehood of separating gender identity from biology.
The notion of gender affirming care for children is based on false ideology rather than comprehensive research or genuine consensus.
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John Money's Radical Theory and the Tragic Experiment on David Reimer
John Money proposed that a person's gender identity could be separate from their biology and conducted an experiment on David Reimer to support his theory. David, whose penis was burned off during a circumcision, was raised as a girl from the age of 18 months. Despite John Money's claims of success, David struggled and ultimately identified as male. This experiment exposed the falsehood of John Money's theory and formed the basis of the gender ideology that persists today.
The Castro Consensus: A Fake Agreement in Pediatric Medicine
The term 'Castro Consensus' refers to a fake consensus used to manipulate public perception. Similarly, in pediatric medicine, small groups of activists within respected organizations like the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics push an agenda of gender affirming care for children. This notion that affirming a child's chosen gender identity is settled science is misleading, as it is based on false ideology rather than comprehensive research or genuine consensus.
Guidance for Parents Dealing with Gender Distress in Children
If parents are faced with a child expressing distress about their assigned sex, it is crucial to proceed cautiously and seek knowledge on the subject. Parents should learn the deceptive nature of gender ideology and understand its ideological influence, especially in schools and on the internet. They should take steps to monitor their child's internet usage and be proactive at schools to combat harmful messaging. By remaining vigilant and informed, parents can guide their children away from the perils of gender ideology.
Miriam Grossman joins Leor Sapir to discuss her book Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness. The book is available in hard copy and audio editions, and more on Miriam’s work can be found at https://www.miriamgrossmanmd.com/.
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