Reality Unfiltered: Protect Childhood, Reject Ideology

Reality Unfiltered Series I

We don’t let 10-year-olds get tattoos.

We don’t let them vote.

We don’t let them drink alcohol or drive.

But somehow, we’re told it’s empowering to let them choose their gender—sometimes as early as kindergarten—and start medical transitions before they even understand how their bodies work.

Let’s call this what it is: an experiment. One carried out on the most vulnerable members of society—children—under the banner of “inclusivity.”

The Rise of Gender Theory in Western World Schools

Over the last decade, schools across the Western world have become battlegrounds—not for math and science, but for identity politics.

Teachers are encouraged (and in some places, mandated) to use students’ chosen names and pronouns, even without informing parents. Some districts include “gender unicorns” and “genderbread people” in their curriculum—cartoon tools used to teach children that gender is “on a spectrum,” separate from biological sex.

In California, the “Gender Support Plan” can be implemented at school without parental consent if the child claims a different identity at school. In Canada, a father (Rob Hoogland) was even arrested and jailed for refusing to call his daughter by male pronouns during her gender transition. He simply wanted time and counseling for his child before any irreversible decisions were made.

The Science They Don’t Want You to Know

Despite what activists push, there is no scientific consensus that early social or medical transition leads to better long-term outcomes for children.

In fact:

• 80–90% of children with gender dysphoria naturally desist by the time they reach adulthood (most grow up to be comfortable in their bodies or identify as gay/lesbian).

• Puberty blockers, often marketed as “harmless” and “reversible,” are now linked to reduced bone density, stunted brain development, and infertility.

• Long-term studies are lacking, and many of the practices now being used were never tested in controlled pediatric trials.

This isn’t care. It’s a guessing game—with permanent consequences.

Political Agendas and the Cost of Silence

Why is this happening?

Because there’s money and power behind it.

Activist organizations receive millions in donations. Pharmaceutical companies profit from lifelong hormone treatments. Politicians gain “progressive” points by supporting these policies—even as schools are failing in reading and math, and mental health crises are skyrocketing.

While children suffer, many adults are too afraid to speak out for fear of being labeled “transphobic.” But refusing to endorse confusion is not hate. It’s protection.

The Philippine Context: A Stronghold of Tradition

In the Philippines, traditional views on gender roles remain deeply ingrained in society. The distinction between male and female is still largely clear, and gender identity is typically viewed through this lens. While there is growing awareness and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, the broader Filipino culture maintains a sense of normalcy in preserving these traditional values.

Despite international conversations and the shift toward gender fluidity, most Filipinos continue to uphold the belief that a female is a female and a male is a male. This reflects the resilience of cultural norms in our country, where respect for gender is intertwined with faith, family, and community values.

While the discussion on gender inclusivity is important, we must be mindful of the need to protect children from confusion that could have lifelong effects. Preserving the traditional understanding of gender in the Philippines is not about rejecting others but ensuring that children grow up in a society where they can understand and express their identity with clarity.

The Moral Line We Cannot Cross

As a Catholic, I believe in human dignity.

But as a logical thinker, I also believe in reality.

We are not born in the wrong body. Children don’t need surgery—they need structure, love, and truth. Pushing identity confusion in classrooms is not progressive; it’s destructive.

If we truly care about children, we must stop affirming feelings at the cost of truth.

Because when adults abandon reason, it’s children who pay the price.

What You Can Do

• Speak up—even if it’s uncomfortable.

• Support educators and parents who push back against ideology.

• Vote for policies that protect children’s innocence, not confuse it.

This isn’t about hate. It’s about boundaries. And it’s time we start drawing them—clearly and unapologetically.