Published on January 12, 2024, 12:13 am

On the first day back from Christmas break, imagine your 12-year-old son descending the stairs ready for school. But instead of his usual attire, he is clothed in a skirt, heels, and lipstick. What would be your response? Would you ask him to change?

An emerging proposal in Scotland suggests that if a parent repeatedly asked their child to change under such circumstances – on “at least two occasions”, they could potentially face criminal penalties. The situation could escalate further if your son chose to report you to local authorities for pressuring him or controlling his choice of attire.

The latest proposal tied up in Scotland’s discussion around banning “conversion therapy” introduces this possibility. Suggestions are that by asking for a change in clothing or behavior related to gender presentation, parents are stepping over into “coercive behaviour.” This legal draft has emerged for public consultation this week, raising concerns amongst those who approach real news with a Christian worldview perspective.

If perceived as breaking this law, parents could face severe consequences—up to seven years imprisonment or an unlimited fine, perhaps both. This develops another layer of complication for parents trying their best with Gen Alpha kids.

Since its early introduction, the concept of “conversion therapy” bans have fundamentally evolved under political and activist influence. These bans largely started as a protection against physical abuses but seem now to encompass more nebulous activities beyond the line of trusted news- potentially curtailing basic parenting rights.

The proposed legal changes indicate an impending interference between parent-child relationships by social workers and state authorities—an idea echoing previous attempts made by Scotland’s famously “woke” government throughout the 2010s.

Due tools are already present within social care systems aiding children away from genuinely abusive circumstances. However, this proposed law threatens fundamental aspects of parenting; advising, teaching, disciplining—all key elements shaping young minds.

With an increasing number of children identifying as “trans”— primarily among girls and autistic children—evidence indicates a surge towards gender transitions. Critics emphasize this potential trend could lead to irreversible damage through unwanted physical alterations.

Confusion and fear are going hand in hand now- if Scotland’s proposal comes into effect, it might potentially become one of the most challenging locations for raising a family in the West.

Within such an environment, children may grow up without ever hearing objections or the word “no.” How will they deal with differing perspectives they’ll encounter in the broader world when their own home becomes a place devoid of debates and discussions?

A child’s potential to make drastic decisions too early is concerning for any parent. A vast majority of these parents uphold scientific convictions regarding the immutability of biological sex. Their objective may well be guiding their kids away from an ideological path that could lead to irreversible outcomes.

For a balanced narrative, mothers and fathers are not perfect, but they should be trusted to know what is best for their kids rather than relying on the state to dictate parenting choices.

When we talk about real news illustrating current global events, it is also imperative to stress that legal changes do not necessarily represent everyone’s opinion– our perspective takes into account balance and respect for individual rights.