That's honestly a difference of opinion as to who should have the "say". Many trans people that I've talked to have told me that they knew pretty early on. One

That's honestly a difference of opinion as to who should have the "say". Many trans people that I've talked to have told me that they knew pretty early on. One school of thought says that the actual individual in question should be empowered for themselves. Another school of thought says that the parent has the right to restrict that if it goes against their beliefs. Very tricky issue. I tend to lean towards personal autonomy. In my own way, I've been denied personal autonomy (even into my early 40s) and I tend to respect that for others. The cost of getting this wrong, regardless of which way the truth lies, can be extremely detrimental to a person's well being. My understanding is that the science points towards transition being appropriate for a person's well being.