As a social psychologist, I understand why using women’s sports to argue against transgender rights works. But it is tough to imagine a more morally bankrupt position: “I’m going to make you sit in a gender that doesn’t fit you so my daughter can win her soccer game.”

Matt Wallaert Wait, does that girl not deserve to win her soccer game? Is that not the reason there are 2 leagues in the first place?

I agree that transgendered kids need a safe space to play. I just don’t have an answer as to where that is.

Shira Abel In the gender that fits them, full stop. If you are brave enough to deal with all the shit society is going to give you, I’m fine with Bear losing to you. We are talking about 1% of the population and my kid will learn more losing to you than oppressing you.

Matt Wallaert Shira Abel Women and girls have the right to compete fairly and safely. They are not oppressing anyone by having equal rights. Parents who teach their girls to lose to males are teaching them that females must always come second to the males. It's not progressive. It's old fashioned sexism.