Not because of ‘trans’ per se, but because of what the trans issue has uncovered. However, the trans issue is a prism through which almost every major cultural, political, ethical and psychological question of our age is refracted. Then there’s the mess currently being created by the mental-health industry, which is never more prominent than within the trans debate. Parenting The trans issue has also exposed the consequences of over-parenting and the many issues with the child-led approach. Extreme tolerance Perhaps the most sobering lesson of the trans debate has been how quickly ordinary people adapt to extraordinary situations.