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UK: Four-Year-Olds Able to Change Pronouns Under New Government Schools Guidance

Did lockdown enable healthy gender exploration or did it expose children to dangerous ideological influence?
UK: Four-Year-Olds Able to Change Pronouns Under New Government Schools Guidance
Above: Children walk home from school in Altrincham, on March 20, 2020. Image credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

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Left narrative

Lockdown provided crucial space for people to explore their gender identities away from societal pressures, leading to increased awareness and acceptance. Trans individuals deserve access to proper support services at an early stage, and the growing waiting lists reflect systemic NHS failures rather than any problematic trend. The extremely low detransition rate of 0.47% proves that gender-affirming care works when children receive love and support.

Right narrative

Allowing four-year-olds to socially transition in schools, potentially without parental involvement, reveals dangerous ideological capture of the education system. Children who still believe in Father Christmas cannot make life-altering decisions about gender identity. This reckless policy turns vulnerable toddlers into guinea pigs for a woke agenda that sidelines families and sacrifices child protection.

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