California law will instruct judges in the state to consider whether a parent affirms a child's gender identify as a factor in custody decisions.
Transgender psychologist Erica Anderson details her concerns about her industry's current protocols for children
"Affirmation includes a range of actions and will be unique for each child, but in every case must promote the child’s overall health and well-being," the legislation states. In addition to the concern they could lose custody of their children, many parents are concerned about what"affirmation means."as"one factor" that a judge must consider in a custody dispute. She has previously emphasized the bill’s focus on affirming a child’s choice of gender"whatever it is" adding it is"our duty as parents is to affirm our children."
"AB 957 would be one more of those policies if signed by the governor," he said."Fortunately, Protect Kids California introduced an initiative to mitigate some of these harmful policies by prohibiting irreversible medical procedures that could possibly render someone sterile for anyone under 18."to learn how they can help get this initiative on the November 2024 ballot," he added.
Friday said"any" being the key word means"the judge must look at that in any custody claim, not just divorce." In addition,"the penal code in California for abuse or neglect uses the words health and welfare," she added. "What happens when one parent is only willing to affirm by using a different name and the other parent is willing to cut the child's gonads? Who wins?" she continued."What happens if neither parent will affirm the gender identity? Who takes the kid?"
Friday described the bill as"frightening," but said the law is unconstitutional and an abrogation of parental rights that will be challenged in court.
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