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Closed petition PE2043: Change the way gender theory is presented in schools
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to redefine the Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) lessons pertaining to transgender and not present the information as fact.
Previous action taken
I have written to many MPs, MSPs, my school and my local authority.
I have attended many rallies. I have attended parliament to protest. I have written to my Rabbis. I have written about this for years on social media.
Background information
The Cass Review states that social transition is not a neutral act and could possibly lead to unnecessary medical consequences.
My concern is for my autistic children. In the ten years to 2018, there was a 4000% increase in referrals to GIDS, of them 76% were girls and 48% of them had autism. Autistic children are very susceptible.
I am deeply concerned about the impact of this ideology in schools. It has been afforded a gilded platform and due to lobby groups such as Stonewall schools have been told they must celebrate and affirm trans ideation.
There is no proper scientific evidence to show that children can be born in the wrong body or that changing sex is the best option for teenagers suffering from difficulties during puberty. It is damaging to children, especially vulnerable ones with comorbidities which must be taken into account. RSHP information must be balanced with facts not feelings.
This petition was considered by the Scottish Parliament
897 signatures