Topic : 10/29 Gender Confused Children

First of all,  Dr Seigel is an ex-gay man who did not mention this on the show. If he is SO convinced that "gender reorientation" works why not say it worked for him. My brother, who was killed in a car wreck in 1991 had strong male role models in his life. He played outside with tonka trucks and toy john deere tractors. He plowed fields and played baseball. He went to the prom with a girl. He had some "feminine tendancies" like wearing the most fashionable clothes (mens) his hair had to be so-so. Was he "gender confused"? was he "gay"? I dont know but we loved him regardless.

Not only is Tony the rudest person I've ever seen, but her so called experts are almost as rude.  And SHAME ON YOU Dr. Phil for siding with them.  Your other experts deserved to be treated with respect, regardless of whether or not you or the other guests agreed with them.  There is just as much of a chance that they are the ones that are right.  But that doesn't matter, the issue is that they should never have been abused the way that they were.  You told them they could not edit what Tony said, but she constantly did that to them and you seemed to be good with that.  The behavior on the show was inexcusable.

This episode was outrageous and horrible. All Tony(the mom) did was sit there and yell at the two men that were there trying to give another side and option for parents that are dealing with this issue. She and the other doctors obviously are thick headed and should really think before they speak. It was very upsetting how rude and sarcastic they were, they need to learn how to be adults and not act like children that they claim to help.

One thing that should have been brought up was God and his thoughts on this matter, we need to bring God back into our country and our own lives. For anyone dealing with any sort of issue not just this issue, pray and ask God to show you the way and what to do. He is always there to listen.

Dr. Phil- I appreciate the fact that you are willing to bring up this sensitive topic in hopes to help parents.  I do feel that it was unfair to bring in an upset mother who is unwilling to hear from the other side and did not bring anyone one to represent success stories that support Dr. Joseph & Glen from Focus on the Family.  I believe that they can help many families in these situations but that they were portrayed as harmful instead of helpful.  Maybe next time if you are going to bring in "both sides" opinion, you could also bring in both sides success stories and let the viewers decide what truth is. 

Toni needs to listen to what others think, especailly professionals who do this type of work every day.  She has called them intolerant, told them their advice sucks and has been sarcastic and demeaning.  The fact that she was the ONLY person on the panel with a gender confused child makes it ridiculous that she attacked one doctor on the panel for his views and professional opinion.  Her claims "people like them" are the reason she has to worry about her child is outrageous.  These people are ALL trying to help the parents and children with gender confused issues!  Shut up, stop trying to push your decision on others, listen and stop being intolerant...as you accuse others of intolerance!!!

Where do I stand on this issue?  It doesn't matter.