Cross-dressing neighbour raises mother's concerns
Published 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-concerns (http://www.thestar.com/living/article/1223875--cross-dressing-neighbour-raises-mother-s-concerns)
Q:... 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.
The guy still shouldn't have been doing anything that would allow the child to see his frillies. I would question just what the heck he was thinking when he allowed it to happen.
I do not wear anything under the robe.
Barbie~~