Cross-dressing neighbour raises mother's concernsPublished on Friday July 20, 2012
By Ellie
Advice Columnist, The Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/1223875--cross-dressing-neighbour-raises-mother-s-concernsQ:... Recently, my son said that when swimming there, his friend's father sat in a chair in his robe, but when it slipped aside, my son said he was wearing ladies frilly underpants, not a bathing suit.
I'm at a loss about how to react. Of course I know there are cross-dressers, but I don't know if I'm comfortable with my child being around one.
I also don't know how to explain this to him.
Shocked
A: The comforting thing about a 6 year old is how rarely their reactions reflect the fears, prejudices and misconceptions of adults, unless they're told them.
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The father, as a cross-dresser, is not necessarily gay or bisexual (most cross-dressers aren't), and even if he were, this would not in itself imply any danger to your son.
People of both sexes cross-dress for a variety of reasons, yet many are married, have children and the vast, vast majority would present no risk to children any more than others who do not cross-dress.
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Next time he's invited, take a pitcher of lemonade and go along. You may have a chance to get to know the father better, and find he's less different than you think.
