Too Young?

My first thoughts were that he was saying that she is too young to transition, but what the article is about is that he thinks that she is too year for her transition to be made public and that is the topic of an op-ed article in the San Jose Mercury News.

Herhold: Second thoughts about Mike Honda's tweet about his transgender grandchild.
By Scott Herhold
POSTED:   02/21/2015

When U.S. Rep Mike Honda announced last Wednesday that his 8-year-old grandchild, Malisa, was a transgender youth, he got immediate plaudits on Twitter. "You are a fantastic grandpa," said one correspondent. "If only everyone was as open-minded as you," wrote another.

Let's stipulate that Honda did not send out his tweet with political motives in mind. I believe he is exactly what he says he is -- a proud grandpa who hopes that Malisa can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied.

But there is still something about this whole incident that gives me pause, that makes me think this moment is directed more at adults than at kids. I think my reservations might come down to three words: 8 years old. Not 12. Not 13. Eight.
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It's also fair to note that Honda sent out his tweet only after running it past Malisa. You still have to wonder, however, whether an 8-year-old fully understands the dimensions of the publicity.

I tend to agree, I think minor children should not be “Outed” the way the news and social medias are today, nothing ever goes away. She will have the tag “transgender” for the rest of her life.

The article questions what would happen if she decides that she in not trans. It does happen, there is a small percentage that do detransitions, with all the publicity make it harder on her if she does feel that it is not right for her. Will all the publicity make it harder in her life to get a job or find a mate?

What are your thoughts?