Women's Turtlenecks

I posted this in LGBT because it's their opinion, I am hoping to get. I do not need to close-minded "Oh, it's sick" kind of answers - so please do not worry.

Last week, we went to the production of our children's theater and one parent is a cross dresser. It looks like a guy - has a beard and all - but wearing a turtleneck with a sweater - a skirt, socks and shoes for women. His four children and his wife, it all seems fine with it - what I said.

Our child - who is in the room with her three children - had spoken of the father - but said that one of the other players told him he has a leg problem that requires him to wear down - and he wears a skirt because it's more comfortable for the legs too. But - he wore a handbag - and he had on boots for women - so that theory is shot to hell.

We raise open minded and accept people for who they are inside. There was much discussion on Proposition 8 in our house - and why it is important for everyone to have rights. Also - we have a transgender friend - who began as a cross dresser. (We've only known her since she became a woman) We love it - but do not delve into his past. We love her because she acts and plays the sax - and these are common interests.

And yet ... I felt bad for the children of this man. Three of the four are in the room. I guess they were raised to self-respect and bright - but they have to bear enormous amounts of teasing. Our children have said they are fairly marginal well - in the same theater group. I asked why and she said "Everyone things they are bizarre." I asked if it was because of their father and she said she does not think that even those aware of their father until recently. So - I do not know if their personalities are difficult - or what makes them outcasts in a school theater group. (Where I spent my days in high school - and it usually is the strangest children go - and it is difficult to be outcast there) Actually, I thought they were three of the best talent in the show.

I feel really conflicted here. Please share your thoughts. I do not really understand much about transvestism. It is perfectly fine and dandy for a father of four children to attend school in a dress?

Cross-dressing will be accepted .. eventually. But until it is accepted, you will face situations like what you described. I cross-dress. I have no problem venturing in public as such. In fact I went to a Renaissance fair not long ago, dressed in a little. There were families everywhere and most do not seem to have a problem with it. However, I noticed a mother and she just started rudely whispering and pointing to the rest of his family. I warmed my heart to hear her daughter say "at least it looks good."

Now, being a parent who disguises, which is another thing to consider. I do not want to embarrass my kids by showing up somewhere with them, fully dressed, unless I knew beforehand that it would be widely accepted. I know that society is simply not ready in general for this purpose. And I know that society and especially children can be cruel. I do not want to cause them any pain.

I can see your concern. I have to applaud the gentleman who introduced himself dressed. By pushing these standards "societal" cross-dressing, will be accepted.

If his family was fine with it, and you teach your children to be open and understanding and tolerance ... then you should be too. The next time ... get to know him and his family. Go up and say hello.

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Hey clothes was a fairly radical idea too when he started ... You never.