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In a not-so-surprising turn of events, Alex Roque, the man at the helm of the Ali Forney Center for homeless LGBTQ youth in the Big Apple, claims transphobia is equivalent to child abuse. This bold assertion came during a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) webinar. Roque suggested that parents’ reluctance to affirm their child’s self-identified gender doesn’t count as a legitimate viewpoint. Instead, when parents express concern, they’re essentially committing child abuse. Who knew parenting could come with such lofty stakes?
Roque’s vision doesn’t merely flirt with redefining familial roles; it proposes a complete overhaul of child protective systems across the nation. Deny a kid’s delusions about their gender, and suddenly, one finds themselves knee-deep in legal trouble. According to Roque, the lack of affirmation should be treated with the same seriousness as denying a child food or education—which raises an eyebrow or two. After all, when have personal beliefs ever drowned under the weight of parental responsibilities?
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The Biden administration loves to cozy up to gender activists like Roque, taking a cue from Cuyahoga County, Ohio, where child protective services have turned into an instrument of parental coercion. This program essentially strong-arms parents into siding with the kids on whatever gender whims they express, ruling over those who dare to question, effectively rendering them unfit even to play a role in their child’s upbringing.
The new federal rules implemented by the HHS detail that foster kids identifying as LGBTQ must be placed in homes that embrace their “identity.” But what does this “identity” entail? Well, in practical terms, it includes facilitating the use of chest binders and other gender-affirming devices in Cuyahoga County, proudly displayed on their child welfare website. So, if you’re keeping track at home, parents who refuse to jump on the gender identity bandwagon might soon find themselves locked in a battle with Child Protective Services over custody of their children.
Not surprisingly, backlash has arisen—19 Republican states are mounting challenges, arguing these new rules infringe upon their religious liberties and free speech protections. Observers note that in states like Washington and Vermont, Christian foster parents have lost their licenses over similar regulations. Parents across the country are feeling the heat, with alarming reports of local authorities targeting them as unfit guardians if they refuse to affirm their child’s desire to transition. The Children and Family Services system is stepping further away from supporting the family unit and striding toward what some believe to be an orchestrated push against traditional values.
Interestingly enough, this entire debacle sprouted from a federal grant intended to support LGBTQ youth in foster care. The so-called “Affirm Me” program, which shapes values in several counties, provides a “blueprint” for other states to follow, focusing on ensuring LGBTQ youth receive the “affirmation” they deserve, even going so far as to suggest that youth ages as young as five be enrolled in discussions about their gender identities. That’s right—gather ‘round, kids, for a heartfelt chat about your existential crises before you even hit your first decade!
With states implementing increasing “adverse actions” against parents attempting to promote biological realities, the fundamental fabric of family and parental rights hangs by a thread. Authorities can decide what’s best for a child. Advocates argue this poses a significant threat, urging everyone to keep their eyes peeled as the Biden administration seems more interested in taking shape as a legislative playground for gender ideology than safeguarding traditional parental rights. In this topsy-turvy landscape, a proverbial ticking time bomb of parental rights and governmental overreach is just waiting to go off.
