Dr Louise Kirby talks with the ADF’s Dr Chris Davis about the urgent need for child protection in the context of rising gender distress among children. Dr. Louise Kirby discusses the significant increase in young children presenting with gender dysphoria and critiques the current gender affirmation model of care, highlighting the lack of evidence supporting medical interventions. The discussion emphasizes the ideological underpinnings of the transgender movement and calls for a shift towards evidence-based care that prioritizes the well-being of children.
Erratum: at 7:22 Dr Kirby refers to Prof Gordon Guyana. This should be Prof Gordon Guyatt.
Takeaways:
- We owe it to children to ensure they’re optimally supported.
- Two biological sexes exist: male and female.
- The current ideology is causing irreversible damage to children.
- There is no clear evidence base for gender affirmation interventions.
- Puberty blockers can have serious side effects.
- No long-term studies demonstrate the safety of these treatments.
- Trans ideology can harm children destined to be homosexual adults.
- Many individuals regret their hormonal treatments and surgeries.
- Emotional support and teaching resilience are crucial for children.
Chapters:
Introduction to Child Protection and Gender Distress
04:44The Rise of Gender Distress in Children
07:28Understanding Gender Ideology and Its Implications
10:34The Current Model of Gender Affirmation Car
13:40The Risks and Consequences of Medical Interventions
16:31The Need for Evidence-Based Care
19:27Conclusion and Call to Action
