In Surveys of Parents with Children with Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria

Multiple Choice

In surveys of parents with children with rapid-onset gender dysphoria (ROGD) , the parents cited causative factors including prior mental health disorders and strong influence from social media. Given the current status of research on ROGD, a concerned parent in dealing with an ROGD child, might be advised to employ

A) the watchful waiting model because most children will outgrow ROGD around puberty.
B) the watchful waiting model because most children will outgrow social media and embrace their natal-sex identity.
C) the gender-affirmative model of care because it is up to the child, not the parents, to choose their correct sexual identity.
D) the gender-affirmative model of care because allowing the child to embrace their chosen sexual identity will eliminate their mental health problems.
E) neither of these models because ROGD studies are highly controversial and strict adherence to either model has risks and is likely to confuse the child.