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Date Posted: 14:42:49 02/08/16 Mon
Author: Corey
Subject: Re: my 10yr old son competing as a girl in a real girls beauty pageant
In reply to: Bren 's message, "Re: my 10yr old son competing as a girl in a real girls beauty pageant" on 22:37:19 02/07/16 Sun

I think you have done a wonderful job of broaching the subject thusfar, so please accept my compliments.

It sounds like your son is a carbon copy of myself at his age; i.e., intrigued by glamour and beauty, and the idea of being looked at, but unsure how to make the experience work for him. And perhaps afraid of the disapproval he might get, and being bullied.

My thought on the matter is that sensations of glamour and beauty aren't patented by women any more than strength is patented by men. So if you view this as a positive, growth experience, encourage him.

There are certainly enough relevant videos on YouTube to convince him that this is hardly uncommon. That might allay his fears a bit.

You might perhaps also try to ease him into a comfort zone with some risk-free experiences, like a "girl day" spent somewhere not too close to home, or a dinner with some close and supportive friends where he is presented as a girl. That would have worked for me at his age.

Keep up the good work, your son will be very grateful in later life.

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