Letting a boy wear a dress is one thing but aiding and abetting what could turn out to be a very convincing but confused child change his/her gender is another game all together. I'm all for tolerance. Kids who seem confused about who they are (gender, sexuality, anything) should be cared for and supported, not marginalized. But, I totally agree with the voices of caution in the article. I don't think any child is able to understand the near irreversible action they are taking by taking these medications  - in some cases during puberty. I don't see what would be wrong with lending an ear, talking, educating the concerned kids about this and telling them when they will be of age, they could decide as informed adults what they want to do.