Tennessee’s ban on certain medical treatments for transgender youth is causing difficulties for families with transgender children. The Supreme Court is set to review a legal challenge to this ban on Wednesday.
Tennessee’s ban on certain medical treatments for transgender youth is forcing families of these children to make difficult decisions. The Supreme Court will be reviewing a legal challenge to this ban on Wednesday.
The ban has had a significant impact on the young people who are transgender, causing their typical experiences of adolescence to be disrupted.
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Written by Emily Cochrane
Writing from the city
After Tennessee prohibited gender-transition care for children, some families left immediately, leaving their homes and withdrawing their kids from school. Other families decided to stay, saving money by reducing vacation and holiday expenses to travel out of state for doctor appointments.
Even those who have chosen to remain in Tennessee admit that they are not completely closed off to the idea of moving away from the state at some point in
Families are feeling extremely anxious as the Supreme Court listens to arguments regarding a challenge to the Tennessee law. They are concerned that a decision supporting the ban could put their children’s well-being at risk, especially with the upcoming Trump administration looking to impose more restrictions on transgender individuals.
Kristen Chapman, who moved away from Tennessee with her teenage daughter after the law was enacted, expressed how difficult it is to constantly explain that she didn’t choose this situation and there are no good choices available. She likened the experience to a natural disaster that affects how you act and where you feel comfortable.
Parents from five different families, along with three of the children, were willing to participate in interviews on the condition of anonymity due to fears of reprisal and ongoing harassment.
In my opinion, when your child expresses their identity and needs to you, it is important for a parent to provide support and acceptance.
Kristen Chapman
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