Beyond political slogans, the real question is whether children receive the knowledge, trust and institutional support that can actually keep them safe. While public debate is often dominated by myths about “gender-changing preschoolers” and a vague, threatening “gender lobby”, far too little is said about what truly matters: the actual protection of children. Yet this is not primarily an ideological question. It is a deeply practical one. Are we able to prepare children in a way that helps them stay safe in an increasingly complex world?