All parents, educators, health care professionals, law makers, policy makers, regulators and advocates of the LGBTQ+ movement need to properly, and without bias, inform themselves and take note of these three elephants in the room. For those who still cannot see them, the first elephant is over-reacting to a young child’s preferences, such as a boy who likes to play with dolls or a young girl who enjoys boys’ toys. This is normal behaviour in children and should not be over-interpreted to mean anything more. The second elephant is to not overlook the possibility of underlying mental illness or childhood trauma in someone whose childhood preoccupation becomes an obsession. Exploring, uncovering and treating a possible underlying mental health issue can lead to healing without more scarring from inappropriate or premature surgery of any kind. The third elephant is failing to recognize the undeniable importance of maturation, which is directly linked to human brain development. This takes patience and time – at least 25 years and more in certain populations. It is vital to allow a person the opportunity to grow fully before committing to invasive and life-altering medication or surgery that cannot be undone. https://orthodoxreflections.com/elephants-in-the-trans-gender-room/