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He remarked about his own experiences as a parent, mentioning that he now has a nine-year-old child, and alluded to the challenges in understanding pronouns and gender identity issues. His words indicated an evolving perspective, possibly influenced by personal experience, that recognizing the developmental stage of young children is crucial when discussing gender transitions.
Newsom admitted, “I get it,” implying a recognition that gender procedures for children—particularly young ones—might not be the best course of action. This statement was particularly notable because it appeared to contrast with California's earlier policies and the legislative stance that prioritized transgender rights, regardless of age.