Raising Kids in a God-Allergic Nation: Trans & Puberty Blocker Catalysts
- Nov 28, 2023
- 5 min read
Raising kids, in general, is a reasonably challenging but rewarding task, but raising kids as a Christian family is extra hard right now. In the current political climate, we face much backlash as Christians, and it's worse to be a Christian- at least if you pay attention to the media. If you stick your head in the sand for a bit and never leave your house or use the internet, you may notice only some changes happening around you. I implore you to change that. Just a heads up here, guys, this article is not friendly. It is not tips and tricks on how to be a Godly parent. We are exploring parenting in a political climate that focuses on worldly values. Even if this isn't what you expected, this article is critical, and you should keep reading regardless.
On the first day of my son’s kindergarten school last year, he came home with a book titled Red: A Crayons Story by Michael Hall. As you read the story, you start to believe this could be a book about not labeling yourself and not being afraid to be an individual and stand out. Back in the ‘90s, this may have been the case. But the book was written in 2015, and I can't ignore that it is number two on the LGBTQ Good Reads list for "little readers." Once I became privy to this information, I could read more between the lines on this book's message. I don't fault anyone if they own this book or have read it to their children because it is incredibly subtle. I want anyone who has read and understood it more innocently to consider that the ultimate problem is indoctrination that begins at an early age. I mean, 5 is just not an appropriate age to learn about what a trans person is, and there's no way I will ever change my mind about that. We did not handle this incident well, and what I mean by that is that we didn't do much. We sent the book back with a note, and my husband investigated being on the school board, but otherwise, we were resolved to wait and see what would happen next. Luckily, nothing has happened since then. But this got me thinking about another issue. How are we dealing with this in a small Bible Belt town with only 2,000 people? The reality is that some of these social issues are so big that they have seriously crept into places I never thought to be penetrable- maybe that is my naivety. But ever since that day, I've been more resolved than ever to partner with my husband in paying attention. It sounds silly that I would have to make that conscious effort, but it isn’t that uncommon. Like me, so many other people were so fed up with the news in 2016 that we just stopped listening.
But friends, it's time to start listening again, especially if you are a Christian parent.
So, my main concern right now is the transitioning of children. This is an unsafe practice for an adult, and even PBS, a liberal media outlet, admits that the medical risks of transitioning children at a young age are both known and unknown. Can you imagine? Transitioning, in general, is very painful. So much so that 13.1% of identified transgender individuals have detransitioned. 76% of detransitioners are female, and 60% of those identified as trans between the ages of 13 and 19. Over 75% were detransitioned by the time they were only 25 years old. A great case study about detransitioners was conducted by Lisa Marchiano and is linked here for anyone who wants to read that and get some more insight into why this is happening. It's honestly too long for me to report on in this article, but I encourage that read. Let's not forget that the 13.1% number will only grow as society continues to conduct transitioning experiments on children, and this is a relatively new practice. Now, let’s consider going further than the statistics for a moment.
I will try not to get too graphic here, but I want to consider bottom surgery in this relationship with people glorifying the transitioning of children. So, a little discretion is advised because here in this paragraph, I'm not just going to touch on the cost (which is out of pocket, by the way) but also the risks of these surgeries. For those who choose to read on, think about how painful this would be for an adult and then think about that pain for a child. First, a vaginoplasty (done on a naturally born male) will cost upwards of 30k. A metoidioplasty or a phalloplasty (done on a naturally born female) can be as high as 150k. Here is where it starts to get graphic. Vaginoplasties are performed by sculpting a clitoris using the head of a penis. Metoidioplasties are a bit different from phalloplasties. Metoidioplasties are done by urethral lengthening and removal of the vagina. Metoidioplasties may result in the incapability of erection and not provide meaningful sex. Phalloplasties are conducted by taking a skin graft to create a neopenis, usually from the forearm, thigh, or abdomen. The urethra still must be elongated in this procedure, and erections only happen if the doctor adds a penile implant. Now, the areas taken from the skin graft create what's known as a "free flap," which must be entirely removed and reconnected via microsurgery. Currently, there are even more risks and side effects after the surgery is conducted. The transitioner is likely to experience nerve damage, prolapse, urinary incontinence, infection at the donor site from skin grafts, rejection of testicular implants, and blockages of the urethra, which can lead to urosepsis or multi-organ failure.
Now, for all of my friends who read the graphic paragraph above and those who were too stomach-tied to read it, does any of this sound like something you would VOLUNTEER your child to sign up for? This article doesn’t mention the puberty blockers children have to undergo and those risks and experimental factors. It is all an experiment at this point for the sake of money for the doctors and the expense of your children. Plus, keep in mind the statistics of detransitioners. This society is madness, and even the schools are pushing this! This brings me back to my original point of the story of my five-year-old.
This insanity is creeping in even in small towns. So, the question becomes, how do you combat this at home? For a long time homeschool was not our reality. Fortunately it became one for us, but many parents are not blessed with the opportunity. The overarching issue is how do I talk to a six and seven-year-old about these adult issues? That is what this is. It is an adult issue being pushed on children, the indoctrination of a fallen world, abuse, and mutilation.
We do talk to our children. We would be prepared to have this conversation if they became aware before we were ready. But if you have kids in public school, as we did, please do not forgo the practice of finding out what is going on in your kids’ daily lives. Stay informed. Stay in church. Keep reading the Bible and the right books and looking for answers. Please read the reputable articles and information I have linked as resources on this page if you are skeptical of any information I have shared. Ask as many questions as you can too!
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