I have a seven-year old boy, and I am not in favour of exposing him to this, as it can be confusing. Although I bring him up to respect everyone irrespective of gender, colour, sexual orientation (hasn't come up yet), or beliefs, I think it would be both confusing and with smaller kids, risk him imitating me. Although I'm proud to be who I am, I wouldn't wish gender or sexual confusion on anyone including my son. As he gets older and more prepared to understand this in an adult way, I will certainly tell him. But I wouldn't risk it with a younger child in the house. Should he get through puberty and be gay, or identify as female, of course he'll be in the perfect home to help him, but I don't want to influence his choices at a suggestible age.
Marissa
