It's as mad as you'd expect.
members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4228/gender-identity-supporting-young-people?cat=377,378&moduleID=10
"Gender identity issues do not just affect adults; children even as young as 2 years old can be diagnosed with ‘gender dysphoria’ or ‘gender identity disorder’."
Start em young!
"The young person has a right to be treated as their true gender irrespective of what stage they are at. "
where true gender presumably means their 'trans' gender, because nobody ever ever changes their mind, right?
Disabled toilets are a no-go, sorry they are trans toilets now :
"refer to and label toilets appropriately (e.g. ‘unisex/accessible toilets’ rather than ‘disabled’)"
Binding your breasts is completely normal and harmless
"Young people who are developing breasts may strap down their chest, to make it less obvious. This is called ‘binding’ and it is important to respect the young person’s decision to do this."
"If you have young people who are binding their chests, monitor them carefully during particularly physical activities (such as rock climbing) and hot temperatures. There is a chance that the binding could cause discomfort or even impair breathing, and it may be necessary to subtly offer more breaks."
Wonder what the protocol is if you collapse because you can't fucking breathe? Is it transphobic to remove the binder?
Girls and boys toilets also transphobic
"Wherever possible, select a venue that has unisex toilet facilities "
Always prioritise the feelings of the trans person above everyone else.
"There is no rule in Scouting stating that young people must be split by gender for sleeping arrangements. "
"Sharing with other young people of their true gender (or their biological sex if they would prefer), either in large or small tents with their trusted friends."
members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4227
"What causes it?
The most recent scientific research suggests that it is strongly associated with the development of the brain in the womb."
Hmm, do the Scouts have a biology badge?
members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/4229
"People who are transgender have a right to be treated as their acquired gender, regardless of what (if any) medical or legal steps they have taken. "
WRONG. They have a right not to be discriminated against, except where lawful.
"You do not need to ask for proof for their records to be altered (e.g. to show their Gender Recognition Certificate).
"
Yeah who needs to bother with silly paperwork, it's not like record keeping is important or anything, amirite?
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