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[quote=Anonymous]My son also likes girly things.  He's really stuck with it and at 9 is still very clear that pink is his favorite color.  He also only wears shoes from the girls section.

He has been clear over the years that he only wants to wear boy clothes.

He doesn't want to be seen as liking girl clothes and he's never been into dresses.

So, my point is, at a certain point, it's all about supporting what your boy or eventually gender fluid child wants.

My son at least has been crystal clear about which norms he wants to follow and which he doesn't want to follow.

He was very into Shopkins for some time.

It's a bit easier for him to make boy friends now that he likes MineCraft.

So, I guess I'd say, put the focus on him.  Support him as he explores and sets his limits.  Don't push him past them because they are serious choices he's making about his gender expression and what feels like "him" and he'll have to deal with the consequences of say wearing dresses to school or growing his hair long.  But make sure he knows he has the option.[/quote]

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