Quote Originally Posted by Aylineira View Post
This is something that I have long researched and the primary reason why I got on these forums. I too have a child that is around 8 months old and my wife is fine with my CDing. After much research here is a few things that I found:

You had better be comfortable with the fact that your own flesh and blood will "out" you to your friends one day on accident (or purposefully as it so happens).

Teaching your children about acceptance is actually good for the child and will learn to not be as narrow minded towards people.

Try not to confuse your child. One day they WILL try to place the distinctions between the differences in men and women. This isn't as much of a worry for a fully transitioned father since they will always present female. However, for those CD'rs who are still in the closet, you should still dress, but you may have to put away those breast forms and that wig for a time.

There's more but I will stop here for now unless you all want more information.

Oh and to answer the OPs question. I think it's fine to dress in front of your child as long as you are prepared to educate them on acceptance and privacy (for closet cd'rs)
I agree with this.

Children whose parents are of the same sex adapt to their environment. I'm not an expert, but I don't see a crossdressing parent being different.

As usual, it's other children and adult bullies that do the damage, not the same-sex relationship or crossdressing per se. The critical issue is the parent's relationship is stable and healthy.

Chances are good there will be questions at some point about why daddy likes to wear mommy's clothes. The best way to answer is the truth in an age appropriate and respectful manner. Children are very sensitive and inquisitive, and will be able to read nonverbal messages from the responses to their questions.