So this is a common topic that pops up. It usually goes along the lines of "When did you know you were a cross dresser", "when did you know you’re were Trans", "when did you start" and so on.
I feel this question, whatever the context, is somewhat pointless and damaging.
People asking or looking, I feel can be divided in to two groups.
1) Those that are looking for affirmation of their own identity.
2) Those looking to prove something.
Firstly it is natural to wonder and question if you are or are not and asking others to affirm yourself in some way by being able to say "yeah I was playing with barbies at the age of 2", "wow so was I".. But now you know that what does it change?
Second is a group that are looking to make a point are looking to validate themselves and/or invalidate others. The theory may go that if an individual had no thoughts of being a girl till they were 50 they are somehow less trans or valid then someone who were ‘sure’ at the age of 10.
If the age you knew or started was relevant it would be a medical criteria for transitioning but no doctor is going to deny ones self-identity at any age because the most important issue is how it affects you NOW, and you feel NOW. The past cannot be changed so who cares.
Why is this relevant?
What am I missing here?