Rachel Levine faces criticism for suggesting that hormone treatments can prevent children from experiencing the “wrong puberty.”
Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine Faces Backlash Over Hormone Therapy Comment
Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine of the Department of Health and Human Services is facing criticism after suggesting that hormone therapy can be beneficial for children experiencing the challenges of going through the “wrong puberty.” Levine, who is a biological male identifying as female, made this statement in response to questions about why children should not have to wait until they reach 18 years old before making life-altering decisions.
Adolescence and Puberty: A Difficult Journey
“Adolescence is hard and puberty is hard,” Levine shared during an interview with Nightline for their Identity Denied: Trans in America series. “What if you’re going through the wrong puberty? What if you feel inside that you are female, but your body is going through male puberty?”
When confronted with concerns about the young age of minors, Levine, formerly known as Richard, attempted to emphasize that no permanent medical procedures are performed on prepubertal children.
“I want to make it clear that, for prepubertal children, there are no medical procedures done,” Levine clarified. “The standard of care allows them to explore their gender identity.”
Levine’s remarks sparked a wave of criticism on social media platforms.
“During my adolescent years, I was considered a tomboy,” expressed one female Twitter user. “I wasn’t interested in traditionally feminine activities. I preferred biking, fishing, hiking, and playing music. I naturally grew into my womanhood as the years went by. I’m grateful that no one persuaded me to take puberty blockers!”
Another tweet raised an important question: “What if you transition solely based on a ‘feeling,’ and then that ’feeling’ disappears? You would be left with irreversible changes to your body and a lifetime of regret.”
It is evident that puberty is a challenging phase for many individuals, as acknowledged by one social media user:
“Puberty is undeniably difficult, which is why the last thing children need is adults pressuring them into making life-altering decisions.”
Levine’s comments come amidst a movement to expand Pride celebrations beyond the month of June, with some advocating for a ’Summer of Pride’.
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