Misgendering refers to addressing or referring to someone using pronouns or gender terms that don't align with their gender identity. In some debates, particularly around transgender youth, questions have arisen about whether consistent misgendering by parents should be considered a form of emotional abuse and grounds for loss of custody. Proponents argue that persistent misgendering can cause significant psychological harm to transgender children, and in severe cases, may justify state intervention to protect the child’s well-being. Opponents argue that removing custody over misgendering infringes on parental rights, may criminalize disagreement or confusion over gender identity, and could lead to overreach by the state into family matters.
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29% Yes |
71% No |
29% Yes |
71% No |
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@B4LD4495mos5MO
they shouldnt lose custuody, but should go to a therapist to understand that it is wrong to misgender their own child.
@n35w101 5mos5MO
It depends on the reasons behind the misgendering. Is it because of legal status issues, or intentional disregard for the child? The topic is too nuanced for a simple answer.
@B4LK6GJ5mos5MO
I believe if they are harming them in any way emotionally and physically because they do not agree with their child, they should lose custody.
@B4LCM3N5mos5MO
No, but intentional missgendering should be taken into account when considering emotional and psychological abuse.
@B4LBNTQ5mos5MO
Parents should love their children unconditionally and sometimes they have to learn and adjust from what their parents have installed in them to believe
@B4LF5HP5mos5MO
No the should not lose custody but something should be done to try to prevent it our make it law and allowing the child to do what they want to do instead of misgendering them so young
@B4LJQML5mos5MO
Male born children should on be allowed to be male, and female born children should only be allowed to be female.
@B4LS62X5mos5MO
No they shouldn't lose custody the child should be able to decide until thye are 18 or at least mature enough to understand and must get surgery..
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