My 13 year old child just randomly said they want to be put on testosterone
My 13 year old just came to me and said they want to be put on testosterone. This was completely out of the blue as they have never expressed that they are a boy and I’ve never noticed any behaviors that would make me think they felt that way. I told them I would need to see that they are transitioning in non medical ways before I considered letting them use hormones. though I’m not even sure what I meant by transitioning in non medical ways. I don’t want them to think that I don’t believe them or support them but I also don’t want them to rush into anything.
I should say we don’t have an oppressive household or even extended family, my dad is gay and takes them to pride every year so it’s not like a taboo discussion in our house
I guess I’m looking for advice on how to know this is something they truly want.
They are currently in therapy for anxiety, and I said they should discuss it with their therapist who is LGBTQ friendly