Don't you think that pandering to it can actually increase the confusion in the end.
There is a growing cohort of children calling themselves transgender etc who are nothing of the sort but instead are probably socially awkward, possibly autistic etc and are latching onto this as an explanation. It's a pretty dangerous path for kids imo.
Yeah I think pandering is very dangerous but the path Enoch has taken this on is far more dangerous and detrimental imo.
If one of my kids started displaying an interest in transgenderism when they are in their teens I would let them explore it while also making sure they are aware of the scientific facts of the situation and also that under no circumstances will there been anything more serious than exploring it done until they are 18yo at which point they can make their own choices regarding taking it further. If it is a phase and it passes well and good, if not, whatever choices they make after they turn 18, whether I agree with them or not, they will always have my support.
The support people need to navigate their formative and teen years starts at home, and while I agree that social awkwardness, anxiety and even more serious conditions could manifest itself in different and less than obvious ways, showing disdain and indifference for their choices is far more likely to cause lasting damage than support and understanding.
The same should be true for how teachers treat their students.