During a recent government meeting, significant discussions emerged surrounding medical policies related to gender identity and parental rights. A representative from the Dolores Turco Foundation, Dolores Turco, highlighted concerns regarding the treatment of children in relation to gender identity, referencing a declaration signed by the American College of Pediatricians and other medical organizations.
The declaration, known as the Doctors Protecting Children declaration, asserts that there are only two biological sexes and emphasizes the importance of this distinction in medical practice and policy-making. Turco criticized the concept of social transition for children, which involves affirming a child's gender identity that differs from their biological sex. She argued that such practices can lead to the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, which she described as harmful and potentially disruptive to a child's development.
Turco pointed out that several European countries, including Scotland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, England, and Germany, have paused protocols related to these medical interventions, labeling the current practices as \"atrocities against children.\" She expressed her intent to provide additional information to the board, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of these medical policies.
The meeting underscored the ongoing debate over parental rights, freedom of religion, and the implications of medical decisions affecting children, reflecting a broader cultural discourse on gender identity and medical ethics.