Last week, the Supreme Court took on a crucial case, United States v. Skrmetti, which centered around the right of individual states to ban “gender-affirming” medical care for children. As reported by Breccan Thies for The Federalist, the lame-duck Biden administration used these arguments to spread “numerous lies about gender transition drugs and interventions…” in an attempt to have the Supreme Court overturn Tennessee’s ban on such interventions.

Mainstream Media's Role in the Debate

During the coverage of the arguments, the mainstream media once again played its part in supporting the left’s radical sexual agenda. For instance, The Washington Post offered a sympathetic account of a confused Nashville teen named L.W. and her parents. It described how L.W. and her parents attended Wednesday’s argument at the Supreme Court, with L.W.’s father, Brian Williams, even buying a new suit for the occasion.In her preteen years, L.W. felt as if she were in a different world. She looked around and everyone else seemed to have a certain confidence and understanding that she lacked. Every day, she felt like she was struggling to keep up. But then, hormones brought a new sense of confidence and peace to her life, even in this courtroom where some justices referred to trans girls as “boys.”As a father of six grown children, I have witnessed the challenges of raising kids through the pre-teen years. Puberty is a difficult time for any child, and it is normal for them to feel like they are behind or different. In those moments, children need the guidance and support of their parents. They don’t need a father who will blindly follow the latest trends and subject their child to irreversible medical procedures.Good fathers understand the importance of patience and understanding. They know that temporary problems do not require permanent solutions. Reading the story of L.W. and her parents made me realize that we need more fathers to step up and take a stand.Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky star swimmer, has been at the forefront of the fight against men in women’s sports. She has shown that young athletes need the support of their fathers to fight for what is right. Since 2020, while mothers have been vocal in exposing the trans agenda, too many fathers have remained silent.There is a growing sense of silence among fathers when it comes to the trans issue. Some fathers, like Brian Williams, have actually made things worse by indulging their teens’ mental distress and allowing them to make decisions that could have lifelong consequences. These fathers have failed in their primary duty as parents – to teach their children about God’s loving plan for their lives.In 2024, fathers like Brian Williams may not face immediate consequences for their actions. But as Christians and conservatives, we need to consider the long-term spiritual cost. Elon Musk’s son’s “transition” and the estrangement from his father is a painful reminder of the price that can be paid for opposing the trans agenda.Riley Gaines has made it clear that the battle against men in women’s sports is not just about sports. It is a spiritual battle that affects every aspect of our lives. As fathers, we have a responsibility to stand up for our daughters and protect them from the perversion of being forced to interact with men in inappropriate ways.When our children come to us with doubts and fears, we must be there to offer them the truth. We must tell them that God made no mistake in choosing their sex and that His plan for their lives is perfect. We must have the courage to choose what is best for our children in the long run.It is sad to see that too few fathers have the courage to do what is right. But we must not give up. We must continue to fight for the well-being of our children and for the truth.