The child in question was 8, correct? As a parent, I would never, ever advocate or support such a serious effect that a sex change operation would have upon a child who is not able to understand the potential profound effects of such a medical procedure that is entirely optional.
Even at 17 it should have been disallowed. I think anyone wanting to change their sex through surgery is crazy, but enough loud-mouthed follow-the-pack Americans have been stupefied into thinking it is okay, So it is legal. If someone 18 or over wants it, then they can get it done. But now they are doing it to a child.
