Compliments from Children

[joanna4]

I have had 3 encounters this year where I am out and shopping where little girls would tell me or their parents that I am beautiful. It is an amazing feeling that gives a sentimental feeling in the moment and brings tears to my eyes. I prefer to avoid children as best as I can just for the comfort of their family. I avoid teenagers especially boys for my own comfort. Everyone else regardless of gender, age, ethnicity doesn't matter. I understand I do dress sexy and edgy and attention is always imminent. Nonetheless, I would like to share.

First experience, I remember early in the year around January or February when I was at Walmart, a dad pushing a stroller with 2 beautiful blonde girls saw me and said "she's beautiful...I like your ears" I was in a vinyl catsuit with matching boots and gloves with cat ears. I looked and said thank you and smiled at their dad letting him know it was appreciated.

Second experience, I wore the same vinyl outfit without the ears to the mall a short time later either in February or March and I could hear a little girl telling her mom that she liked my outfit and if she could tell me that and the little girl followed me and told me "I like your outfit"

Third experience, today, I wore black leather flare pants, black leather cami top, black leather jacket, black leather choker and black leather booties. A sexy and pretty outfit that is much more subtle and appropriate. When I was picking out cosmetics at Walmart, a little girl said in Spanish to her mom that I was beautiful. I could understand what the little girl said and had a hunch she was referring to me at which point I looked at both and smiled and her mother said to me in English, "she said you are very beautiful." I smiled and said thank you and waved at the little girl and we parted ways.

I just wanted to share some experiences that I have not experienced or documented in my 15 years of living my life the way that I want and these similar experiences occurred in a short time span. More positive encounters than negatives. I can say I am proud of the way those parent's are raising their children and also appreciate the innocence of a child.

Thank you

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Joanna:hugs:, The G=children are just being Honest, Calling it like they see it, <Orchid**O:daydreaming:O**

[Connie D50]

Based on your member picture,I bet you get a lot more that you just didn't hear. Great experiences it had to make you feel great.

[Claire M]

Years ago there was aTV show called the Art Linkletter show. He often had a segment call "Kids Say the Darndest Things". They are very observant and sometimes brutally honest since they are just learning social etiquette.

My most memorable child encounter was on one of my earliest outings. (I'll admit I was just starting to develop a female presentation). I was at the checkout of a department store when a man got in line behind me. He had his son with him; maybe 5 or 6 years old.. Suddenly, in a very loud voice the child asks "Daddy, why is that man wearing a wig?" Even though the store was relatively deserted, it felt like a thousand eyes were suddenly staring at me.

I tend to avoid groups of teenage girls more than any other group. Not so much for my physical safety but they can be extremely rude and seem to enjoy making a scene to embarrass you. One of the scarrier moments I've had, I used the womens restroom at a shopping mall. It was empty when I went in but as I was getting ready to exit my stall four girls, about 15 years old came in. Needless to say, I got out as quickly as I could but did get quite an earful from them.

[alwayshave]

Joanna, I have had a run in with a young girl which I discussed here https://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?265859-Cute-story-from-the-meetup-I-attended-last-night/page2&highlight=

[bridget thronton]

Joanna - sounds like you are doing quite well with choosing your outfits.

[Sometimes Steffi]

I was looking for a Halloween costume at one of those pop-up Halloween stores, and I got fixated on this Wonder Woman costume. I guessed that I needed an XL, but the largest size I could find was an L. I decided to try it on for size. I thought that it would fit, but I couldn't reach the zipper. There was a mom with her young daughter in the adjacent dressing room, and when the girl went in and closed the door, I asked to mom if she would zip me up. She did and after I checked the fit I went back and had her unzip me.

The and I both exited the changing area at the same time. The girl told me how good the costume looked on me. I was surprised because I had tried not to let her see me. I was concerned about activating the mom protective response. When we both ended up checking out together, she wanted to know if I bought the costume. Needless to say, I was walking on air. Mom approved also.

As a side note. Grand ma was there also, and all I got from her was a stink eye.

[docrobbysherry]

U brought back a wonderful memory for me, Joanna. Years ago when Disneyland allowed adults to wear costumes I was there alone dressed as Elsa in Frozen taking photos of Sherry.:battingeyelashes:

Suddenly a tiny little girl about 5 came up to me insisting, "U r my sister! U r my sister!":eek:

I was confused. Usually mt masks put people off! Until her mother reminded me, "She's dressed as Elsa." I bent down and she gave me a big hug, "I love my big sister!":hugs:

Her mom took photos of us together. I have that to remind of one of my best memories of Sherry ever!:daydreaming:

[kimdl93]

Those were very sweet comments. Thanks for sharing!

[SylphDevine]

Vicariously loving this thread!

[Suzie Petersen]

That was a nice moment Sherry! Golden!

[Kitty S]

Joanna, seems children have better taste and manners than grandma in Steffi’s post! Acceptance is wonderful. You bring a smile to those of us who stay in and keep our secret.

[Sometimes Steffi]

It would seem from these posts that being anti-trans is a learned (or taught) behavior. The younger kids haven't been "taught well". By the time they become teens, being anti-trans has been learned.

[Kitty S]

I think you?re right Steffi. Also there seems to be generational change towards acceptance so when these children reach adulthood no one would care if they dress.

[Fiona_44]

Because I live basically 24/7, it was inevitable that I would come out to my neighbors. One neighbor has 2 boys, who met Fiona when they were 5 and 12 years old, and both of them are fine with it.

[Natalie5004]

The leather outfit is quite a choice for a run to Walmart. I bet in a club you are a big hit.

[jjjjohanne]

Once I was out in shorts and pantyhose and presenting male. I think I was trying on some shoes. A girl walked by with her mom and said, "I like your shoes." It blew my mind. I was not very comfortable wearing anything obvious in public in those days.

[Rachelakld]

What a lovely story.
I've explained to a few children why I dress like a woman
I've heard a few tell their mum, "that man is dressed in womens clothes" -I've just say "Hi and your quite right" and smile at their embarrassed mum.
I had compliments from women, I'm too old to get that from the younger generation.