The Megyn Kelly Show Abigail Shrier on the Teen Trans Trend, Feminism and Technology | Ep. 12
Oct 19, 2020
In this engaging conversation, Abigail Shrier, author of "Irreversible Damage," delves into the rising trend of transgender identification among teenage girls. She discusses the significant role of social media and peer pressure, along with the tensions between parental guidance and school policies. Shrier critiques current medical practices and emphasizes the complex emotional risks involved in early transitions. The dialogue also explores how societal pressures shape identity and the urgent need for open communication between parents and teens.
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College Transgender Trend
- A mother's daughter and friends all declared themselves transgender in college after social media immersion.
- The daughter began testosterone treatment, a trend the mother noted was affecting parents nationwide.
Transgender Teen Increase
- There's a noticeable increase in teens identifying as transgender, particularly among girls in private schools.
- This differs from traditional transgender experiences where individuals knew from a very young age.
Girls and Gender Dysphoria
- Teenage girls, experiencing anxiety and depression, seek explanations for their pain.
- They now interpret discomfort with their bodies as a need to change genders, unlike previous generations.
