LGBTQ identification among young adults is declining due to awareness of negative consequences
Source: https://www.facebook.com/americanspectator/. "The Spectator P.M. Ep. 198: Identifying as LGBTQ Is No Longer Cool for Young Adults | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics." March 12, 2026. spectator.org
The Gist
The authors argue that fewer young people are calling themselves LGBTQ because they're learning about problems with these identities from parents and people who changed their minds. They think this decline shows young people are making better choices.
Conclusion
Young adults ages 18-24 are identifying as LGBTQ in smaller numbers because they are recognizing the negative consequences of the transgender movement and LGBTQ ideology
Premises
- CDC data shows that 15 percent of young adults identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual in 2025, representing a decrease from previous years
- Increased parental involvement in education is contributing to this decline
- Awareness by detransitioners and people who have left the LGBTQ movement is influencing young adults
- Young adults are recognizing negative consequences of transgender movement and LGBTQ ideology
Assumptions
- The CDC data accurately reflects actual identification trends rather than reporting changes
- Decreased LGBTQ identification represents a positive social development
- Parental involvement and detransitioner stories constitute reliable sources of information about LGBTQ issues
- LGBTQ identification was previously driven by social trends rather than authentic self-discovery
- The transgender movement and broader LGBTQ community have inherent negative consequences