In late February this year, Governor Greg Abbott sent out a memo directing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate parents of transgender children receiving gender affirming care for child abuse. Over the last few years, transgender people have been at the forefront of social issues, with many people forming opinions on their perceived ethical and moral implications of this personal issue. Childhood transitioning, the process by which children socially and/or medically alter themselves to align with their gender identity, is a topic that elicits strong emotions and polarized opinions. People like Greg Abbott argue that medical interventions regarding gender identity are harmful. I argue that each case of childhood transitioning is different, and that for most transgender youth these interventions are not harmful, but rather helpful. In this paper, I will explore the controversies surrounding childhood transitioning from both perspectives. First, I will examine arguments in favor of childhood transitioning, including the importance of affirming a child’s gender identity and the benefits of gender-affirming interventions for mental health. Next, I will delve into critiques of childhood transitioning, focusing on concerns about informed consent, medical risks, and societal influences. Finally, I will discuss the ethical dilemmas that come along with the complex topic of childhood transitioning and propose recommendations for addressing these