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Why Girls Become Boys

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Ten years ago, it was unlikely that you knew someone who identified as transgender. Today, it’s unlikely that you don’t know someone who identifies as transgender. This is especially true of teenage girls. Abigail Shrier analyzes this disturbing trend and its implications.

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If you know any middle or high school girls today—or if you are one yourself—it would not be surprising if you know someone who identifies as transgender.

The latest statistics indicate that 2% of American high school students now identify as transgender—and the overwhelming majority of them are teenage girls. Between 2016 and 2017 alone, the number of females seeking gender surgery in America quadrupled.

But if you graduated high school over a decade ago, it was unlikely that you knew anyone who was transgender because, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the condition underlying it afflicted roughly 1 in 10,000 people, or .01% of the population.

Almost none of these cases were teenage girls. In fact, before 2012 there was no scientific or medical literature discussing adolescent girls who wanted to transition to the opposite sex.

That doesn’t mean that we didn’t know about transgender individuals. Gender Dysphoria—the severe discomfort in one’s biological sex—has been studied for nearly one hundred years. It almost always involved boys who began feeling it between the ages of 2 and 4 and were strong and persistent in their assertions to everyone around them that they were really girls.

When a phenomenon that affects one half of a population—boys—suddenly begins affecting the other half—girls, and when its age of onset shifts from preschool to adolescence, something significant is happening.

In 2016, Brown University public health researcher Lisa Littman began studying the sudden spike in trans identification of teenage girls. She concluded that peer influence and social media influence had a lot to do with this trans teen phenomenon. After all, based on parent reports, none of these girls had exhibited symptoms of gender dysphoria at the age that it typically first presents: early childhood.

YouTube, Reddit, Tumblr, TikTok, and Instagram all host popular social media influencers—today’s version of Hollywood stars—who insist that if you feel uncomfortable in your body, you’re probably trans. Many promise that if you start a course of testosterone, all of your problems will go away.

There’s every reason to believe that these girls are experiencing real psychological pain—rates of anxiety, depression, and instances of self-harm are all at record levels for this generation. A quick fix becomes very tempting. So it doesn’t take much—a YouTube video, a friend’s suggestion—to get a troubled girl to buy into the fantasy that gender transition is the answer.

Unfortunately for these girls, who do not have typical gender dysphoria, gender transition rarely offers relief. And it’s a catastrophic mistake for psychologists, educators, and the medical establishment to rush these teens towards “a solution” that will almost certainly harm rather than heal. Because here’s what’s not in dispute: unnecessary medical gender transition causes irreversible damage—high risk of infertility, sexual dysfunction, and the creation of a permanent medical patient. 

Tragically, we’ve made it far too easy for kids to take this path—long before they’re ready psychologically or emotionally to make such a life-altering decision. Testosterone is easily obtained by today’s teens. In Oregon, a 15-year-old can walk into a gender clinic—yes, there are now gender clinics all over the country—and walk out the same day with a prescription for testosterone without her parents’ permission. Sixteen-year-old girls have been able to undergo double mastectomies—the removal of both breasts—without even a therapist’s note.

Predictably, hasty gender transition—remember, we’re talking about teenagers here—is now leading to a lot of regret. New testimonials appear on YouTube almost every week from teens who acknowledge they made a terrible mistake and warn others not to make the same one.

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44 Comments

  1. @tibodeclercq2131 says:
    February 12, 2024 at 12:02 pm

    Dear girls, please stay girls!

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  2. @mickallanson9357 says:
    February 10, 2024 at 3:36 pm

    This is what happens when a society kills God, destroys family, and creates a world where people have no hope for a life of purpose and meaning

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  3. @bridgetdemint2146 says:
    January 30, 2024 at 11:47 am

    My daughter is 14 and now wants to be a boy. She's told me that she started feeling this way at about 8 however I don't remember her ever saying or acting this way. My daughter also has high functioning autism and she has said she thinks if she didn't have autism she wouldn't be trans. I'm not sure.
    I draw the line when it comes to puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgery until she's and adult and can make that decision on her own. I am accepting of her wanting to be a boy because her psychiatrist told me there is a high percentage of trans children whom are not accepted committing suicide. I just don't know what to do. Do I keep accepting her and hoping one day her feelings will change? Either way I love her and will accept her whatever the choice but I don't want to be a contributing factor in her decision. I don't want her to come to me when she's older and say why!! Why did you let me do this to myself? If u know what I mean.
    Any advice please leave a comment. Ty

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  4. @theplaugegamer5951 says:
    December 7, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    I-wa, WAT, in gonna puke again

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  5. @YutakaYamada says:
    December 7, 2023 at 9:41 am

    In Japan, on December 5, feminists and trans activists criticized the publisher (Kadokawa) for censoring reasonable discussion of issues affecting youth, and the Japanese edition of her book "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters" will no longer be published in Japanese.

    It seems that KADOKAWA succumbed to the noisy minority and political correctness. They should have stood up for fair and open debate and fact-based discussion. The trans movement seems to be trying to suppress dissenting opinions and scientific evidence that contradicts their claims.

    This is dangerous for scientific inquiry and free speech. I fully support Abigail Schreier and the important work she is doing. I consider this to be left-wing censorship and an attack on free speech.

    The facts presented in this book expose the evils of transgender ideology. But no matter how loudly the noisy minority screams, the truth cannot be silenced.

    KADOKAWA has shown weakness, not courage, and has sadly succumbed to the pressure of a radical minority. The book was canceled in Japan, but praised for its courage in the U.S. The reality in Japan on December 5, 2023, is a sad day for open debate.

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  6. @nayR5 says:
    December 3, 2023 at 7:20 pm

    Number of lies in this video: 58

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  7. @farfetchdthegamer3810 says:
    November 29, 2023 at 4:28 am

    Yep, same old, same old.

    Only thing that’s a bit odd is that they chose to shit on trans men instead of their usual target trans women, but I guess they’ve got reasons

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  8. @dellasrevenge8759 says:
    November 16, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    It seems that this video backfired beautyfully. But eh… who cares Prager was never about reason and real changes, Praguer and PraguerU it's all about talking scandalous nonsene getting the money. Hey Abigail serious people write papers, shaddy ones write books, thats the easiest way to sell out and turn academic merits just into frames hanging in the walls.

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  9. @coolguy1446 says:
    November 12, 2023 at 12:07 am

    prageru preys on children to spread misinformation in the form of hatred. absolutely pathetic

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  10. @abideintruevine says:
    November 10, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    I agree with this video.. changing your gender will not heal your identity problems or your anxiety’s and depression . The answer is not to become what ever you want, You only get freedom when you are your true self.. the person you were created to be by the true and living God.
    The truth shall set you free.
    Love corrects.

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  11. @TransNobody says:
    November 4, 2023 at 8:17 pm

    The King of All Cosmos is objectively the most attractive video game character. You are guaranteed to be attracted to him no matter your sexual orientation or gender. I dare you to look him up.

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  12. @qwertyqwerty-tz9dd says:
    October 30, 2023 at 5:13 am

    If decades and decades of only straight cis-gendered characters in media and everywhere you look can still produce adults in the lgbtq community, a little gay media is not going to turn your kids gay. It tells your kids that if they happen to be gay, thats OKAY, and other people like them exist and lead happy, normal lives. Representation matters. Education matters.

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  13. @JamieMcGuire3295 says:
    October 28, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    I get to debunk and make fun of this video for a REAL university assingment. Easiest work ive ever done.

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  14. @ferris2344 says:
    October 18, 2023 at 11:32 pm

    I found some inaccuracies in this video script that need correction. Let's look at the claims and provide more accurate information:

    Claim: "2% of American high school students identify as transgender."

    The 2% statistic appears to be outdated. According to the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2019, around 1.8% of high school students identify as transgender. [Source: CDC YRBS]

    Claim: "Number of females seeking gender surgery quadrupled between 2016 and 2017."

    There's no concrete data to support such a drastic increase. Surgical procedures related to gender transition can vary from year to year, but no statistics indicate a specific quadrupling during that period. [Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons]

    Claim: "According to the DSM, gender dysphoria afflicted roughly 1 in 10,000 people before."

    While gender dysphoria was less understood in the past, the DSM-5 recognizes the condition and provides updated diagnostic criteria. Prevalence figures vary but are higher than 0.01%. [Source: DSM-5]

    Claim: "Before 2012, there was no scientific or medical literature on adolescent girls wanting to transition."

    Research on transgender individuals, including adolescents, predates 2012 by several decades. It's important to consider the broader body of literature on this topic. [Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior]

    Claim: "Sudden spike in trans identification is due to peer and social media influence."

    While peer and social media influence may play a role, it's crucial to recognize that gender identity is a complex and individual experience. Multiple factors contribute to an individual's understanding of their identity. [Source: Journal of Adolescent Health]

    Claim: "Unnecessary medical gender transition causes irreversible damage."

    The medical community acknowledges that gender-affirming treatments are effective and provide relief for many transgender individuals. Decisions regarding these treatments should be made in consultation with healthcare professionals. [Source: WPATH]

    Claim: "Teenagers easily obtain testosterone and undergo surgeries without proper assessment."

    Access to gender-affirming treatments is subject to medical evaluation and legal requirements. It's not as simple as portrayed here. [Source: UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health]

    Claim: "Hasty gender transition leads to a lot of regret."

    Regret rates for gender transition are relatively low, and not everyone who transitions experiences regret. Research shows that many individuals experience positive outcomes from transitioning. [Source: JAMA Surgery]

    Let's ensure we rely on accurate information and research to have informed discussions about transgender issues.

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  15. @forest_alf says:
    October 18, 2023 at 12:47 pm

    Transgender – this western propaganda, can look or act however he wants, no need to change gender/sex.

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  16. @misterglo1394 says:
    October 5, 2023 at 4:33 pm

    I JUST WANT TO TALK TO HER

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  17. @soler00 says:
    October 3, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    well maybe it is that when people start treating something normally, more people will be comfortable sharing it??

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  18. @soler00 says:
    October 3, 2023 at 6:28 pm

    BOO HOO

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  19. @JC11378 says:
    October 2, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    This video was 2 years ago, how many now!?

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  20. @thedetermined1 says:
    September 30, 2023 at 3:11 am

    I feel forced to comment on this.
    In the video, they say "Transitoning will harm rather than heal" (Kinda paraphrasing here)
    According to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, less then 1% of trans people regret transitioning.
    That is nowhere near common.
    Trans people of every age are happy that they transitoned.
    There's so much wrong here I need to make a video, saying how wrong you are.

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  21. @madisond429 says:
    September 25, 2023 at 2:19 am

    Why don't you add references in the description of the video? Is it because most of the information is fake and easily debunkable?

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  22. @nose-ir6gr says:
    September 19, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    youtube should bring back the number of dislikes just for this specific video

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  23. @Thedrewrhodesshow says:
    September 17, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    To everyone in this comments section who disagrees with absolutely everything she is saying, and calling her “Transphobic”. Keep in mind, this woman went to Yale Law school!! She is not an idiot. She was trained to look into the facts, before going to a case, like this.

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  24. @MarcB5807 says:
    September 5, 2023 at 5:11 pm

    Hi ! anyone who watches this should repost it. Kids have no clue , let alone their parents, do Not either!

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  25. @I3Tf2-hl1yw says:
    September 1, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    Fun fact did you know that the 2% was to help trans

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  26. @woitsmiles3315 says:
    August 31, 2023 at 3:44 pm

    If the internet turns kids trans, then why aren’t all teens trans?

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  27. @shrekafogadonalama14 says:
    August 30, 2023 at 2:49 pm

    i want to have a little conversation with this mf 😭

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  28. @TATERplaysGAMES says:
    August 27, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    Rule 1: cut your child off from anyone who may offer them a different opinion

    2: harrass the school and its staff about teaching your children sex ed

    3: dont respect the opinion or self-identity of your child, and make sure they dont respect their own opinion until its one you agree with.

    This has been a PragerU tutorial on how to make sure your children never trust you with their feelings and cut you out of their lives as soon as they can.

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  29. @fonandoozmando5961 says:
    August 26, 2023 at 11:56 pm

    A reaction from a youtuber with less views and less subs that this have a much higher like countthan this video.

    As much as Prager U sometimes make informative videos (sometimes), that one is just anti trans propaganda filled with wrongfull statements

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  30. @cmiles97x38 says:
    August 24, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    Apparently follow the science doesn't include biology and chromosomes.

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  31. @Kim-qj8iy says:
    August 24, 2023 at 9:36 am

    See how its always a gadje

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  32. @bogbel1 says:
    August 24, 2023 at 6:14 am

    So sad. Why is it that leftists will wear a mask while driving all alone in their car because of "the science", but not listen to real science about the mental illness called gender dysphoria. Unfortunately, the lunatic fringe in this country has a very loud voice. Trans hysteria is right up there with climate hysteria, white cops wake up every day looking to shoot a black hysteria and so on. Just leftist lunacy. Fortunately, I think these wackos are a tiny minority in this country and will eventually just fade away.

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  33. @marlenereyes4039 says:
    August 21, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    Wow! This is a great video !

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  34. @lucybusselle2182 says:
    August 10, 2023 at 3:35 pm

    Wait so only boys can be trans? I'm so confused

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  35. @c-gd3js says:
    August 9, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    this is just respectless and trans ppl will suffer the consequences from videos like this

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  36. @c-gd3js says:
    August 9, 2023 at 1:14 pm

    i’m not even mad those type of videos just make me sad at this point,she could’ve at least said “kids” instead of “girls”

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  37. @Val-Playz says:
    August 5, 2023 at 10:41 pm

    About

    PragerU is an educational media platform dedicated to promoting pro-American values. Our videos educate, inspire, and entertain millions of online viewers. Serving audiences of all ages, our informative content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Funded by hundreds of thousands of viewers, donations to PragerU are tax-deductible. Whether you’re searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better.

    If this is the case, then why are you first letting an author on how to be a transphobe 101 do this kind of video and second: why are you only using transphobic sites for sources. Oh yeah I just learned that queerphobes have a general lower iq than the regular ally so there's your daily dose of real science lmfao

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  38. @frog3379 says:
    August 5, 2023 at 2:38 am

    this is so stupid "tHeRe WaSn'T aS mEnY tRaNs PeOpLe A dEcAdE aGo" stfu the reason why there has been an "increase" in transgender idivduals is because there are more SAFE SPACES FOR US. don't beleive me? look at the stats for left handed kids. when we stopped beating children for being left handed, there was a spike in left handed kids. when the negitive connotation and punishment is removed from something, (i.e, left handedness and being trans/gay) inevitably there is going to be a rise of that thing, whatever it may be. how do people not put this connection together ffs

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  39. @MsColdenhoff says:
    July 30, 2023 at 4:56 pm

    Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick.
    The attention that caregivers get from having a sick child may encourage their behaviour. Caregivers may get attention not only from doctors and nurses but also from others in their community.

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  40. @pizzapawzzz says:
    July 13, 2023 at 10:40 am

    @samuraiuintanga6014

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  41. @logan0309 says:
    July 9, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    5:20 everyone develops at a different rate, some people
    Will know what they are before others

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  42. @logan0309 says:
    July 9, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    2:30 (ish): 1) cases of self harm are higher because of people who make others feel small and invalidated because of things that can’t control
    2) nobody calls gender transition a “quick fix”

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  43. @renenrneren says:
    July 7, 2023 at 7:54 am

    every time she refers to ftms as girls im driven one step closer to the brink

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  44. @legofishjpeg says:
    July 6, 2023 at 10:12 pm

    every time i think about this video i laugh at its absurdity and then i cry because of the absurdity

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