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[–]Femaleisnthateful 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

OK, but seriously, this kid is trying on identities like costumes, which is a normal part of adolescence

But a 5 year old KnOwS WhO tHeY ArE!! Seriously, is it a 'phase' or isn't it? Is it an innate, immutable part of their existence, or is it a 'costume'? Make it make sense.

I'm actually surprised that an article like this would be published in a Queertastic website like Slate. Doesn't this make a mockery of queer and trans identities?

I feel sorry for the Mom if this column is real and she's actually expecting useful advice. This kid needs real therapy to deal with their obsession with 'gender and sexuality'. This is clearly consuming their life and reflecting some real psychological issues.