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Extending the Argument
If children are deemed capable of consenting to medical procedures like puberty blockers and hormones, it opens the door to the argument that they can consent to sexual relationships with adults. This line of thinking could lead to a future where pedophiles demand societal acceptance of relationships with minors. Similarly, the acceptance of polyamory and polygamy could be justified based on the precedent of legalizing gay marriage.