Why does my son want to cross dress?

Before about six years of age, children think their gender can be changed, so they may dress to reflect that. Young children might also just enjoy playing as or pretending to be the opposite sex. For example, if your young son says he wishes he were the other gender or hates being a boy, he might begin cross-dressing.

How do I talk to my son about crossdressing?

Bring up the subject with your son, referring to your missing articles of clothing that you saw in his drawer. Ask him why he took them from you without your permission and, before he begins to lie to you out of shame, rhetorically ask him if he was dressing up in your clothing like he used to do when he was younger.

Is cross-dressing a phase?

Cross-dressing often appears in childhood and may be a passing phase. After puberty and in adolescence, it is more likely to be persistent. Researchers do not know the number of transvestites who stop cross-dressing either before they reach adulthood or later.

Is Cross Dressing a phase?

How can I tell if my son is ready to cross-dress?

Watch for signs that may prompt your son to cross-dress while he’s still in elementary school. For example, if your young son says he wishes he were the other gender or hates being a boy, he might begin cross-dressing.

How can I Stop my Son from cross-dressing?

It’s very difficult to stop someone’s enjoyment of cross-dressing if he’s been doing it for any length of time. You can, however, help your son by giving him the support he needs from his parents. Realize that cross-dressing does not make your son perverted, mentally ill or homosexual.

When do children start dressing to reflect their gender?

Before about six years of age, children think their gender can be changed, so they may dress to reflect that. Young children might also just enjoy playing as or pretending to be the opposite sex. The behavior tends to go away on its own.

Is it common for male crossdressers to be heterosexual?

Be aware that one cannot make any assumptions about his sexual orientation (most male cross-dressers are heterosexual). I am assuming that your son has never expressed a desire to be female. That would also be fairly common and would similarly require your acceptance – although you might want to consult a transgender specialist.

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