What is the best approach for parents to take when their child is facing gender dysphoria?

Around the world there has been a huge increase in the number of children being referred to gender clinics. Parents are often encouraged to adopt a ‘gender affirmative’ approach and fully support their children’s change of identity. Is this approach the best way?
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