A New York father ignited a social media firestorm after sharing his outrage over a pediatrician's question about his son's gender identity during a routine checkup. The father, known as Joe, vented his frustration on TikTok, questioning the doctor's motives for asking his nine-year-old son whether he identified as a boy, girl, genderfluid, or non-binary.

In an interview on "Faulkner Focus," Joe explained that he turned to TikTok as an outlet for his anger and was surprised by the widespread reaction. He expressed concern that the doctor might have been attempting to influence his son's thinking about gender. The video quickly gained traction, amassing millions of views across various platforms.

Identifying himself as a "common sense enthusiast" on TikTok, Joe's video resonated with many who shared his concerns. Investigative reporter Sarah Fields brought the video to wider attention on Twitter, where it garnered significant viewership. Joe recounted how he had just finished a phone call with his wife when he recorded the video, still reeling from the incident at the doctor's office. The checkup was necessary for his son to receive clearance to participate in school football.

Joe questioned why the pediatrician, who had treated his sons since birth, would ask such a question, especially given his son's clear identification as a boy. He praised his wife for speaking up during the appointment, preventing the doctor from posing the same question to his seven-year-old son. Joe expressed strong disapproval of those who saw nothing wrong with the doctor's inquiry, defending his position against accusations of transphobia.

Joe reported that the overwhelming majority of feedback he received was positive, which he found encouraging. He shared that his son left the appointment feeling confused, prompting him and his wife to reassure him and explain the situation in terms he could understand. The incident even caught the attention of Elon Musk, who tweeted in support of parents pushing back against such situations.