The Supreme Court has ruled that states can decide on gender-affirming care for minors, giving legislators authority that may contradict parental choices. Parents may authorize various medical decisions for their children, yet in Tennessee and other states, puberty blockers and gender treatments will be unavailable for minors regardless of parental consent or medical recommendations. This situation creates inconsistencies in how parental authority over medical decisions is treated compared to other medical procedures that parents can authorize without scrutiny.
The Supreme Court has allowed states to determine the availability of gender-affirming care for minors, with the potential for state legislators to overrule parental decisions.
While parental rights are significant, they should only be overridden for compelling reasons that align with the best interests of the child.
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