Democrats and Kids: A Storm Over Science

This: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender. As a doctor, this senator knows surgeries have risks. Some changes from these treatments can't be undone, like deep voices or shorter bones. There are also health risks, like heart and liver problems. Blocking puberty can weaken bones and maybe even affect brain development. But some doctors, like Dan Metzger, think kids can understand these risks. However, many health professionals, including this senator, don't agree. They think kids can't truly understand what these treatments mean for their future. The senator is troubled that the Democratic Party is making these treatments a big deal. They're pushing them even when parents aren't sure and might not even know what's happening to their kids. This senator thinks this is wrong and unsafe for kids. So, when people vote, they should think about how the Democratic Party is handling this issue. They should also think about how Kamala Harris, the Vice President, has supported these treatments for kids and even for people in prison or here illegally. The senator thinks we need a leader who will protect kids and listen to parents. They think we should ban kids from competing in sports against kids of the opposite sex and keep schools safe for all kids. In short, the senator wants to make sure kids are protected from dangerous treatments and that parents have a say in what happens in schools.