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motherofhorses305: my son keeps coming down in a skirt to go to school. i haven't said anything yet but i don't know what to do.

goodchristiantm: Tell him to take it off. He's a boy, boys shouldn't be wearing girly clothes.

republicansavvy: what, is he gay or something?

motherofhorses305 replying to republicansavvy: i don't think so, why?

republicansavvy replying to motherofhorses305: because that's something only f@gg*ts do.

christinaisvisiting: let him do what he wants. if he wants to get bullied, it's his problem.

xavierknowswhatsup: that's pretty sus

teenagedream: ha gay

pray4love: I recommend sending him to this camp. They specialise in cases like his. He'll be back to normal in no time.

motherofhorses305 replying to pray4love: isn't that the conversion camp that's under investigation for torture?

pray4love replying to motherofhorses305: Those accusations were unfounded and clearly false.

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kellmelater: tell him to hit me up. sounds like my kind of man.

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motherofhorses305: my son keeps coming down in a skirt to go to school. i haven't said anything yet but i don't know what to do. i've gotten terrible replies from other parents, maybe you can help.

generalsunite: you will look him in the eye and tell him, in no uncertain terms, that he looks very nice and to have a good day at school. nothing else about it. tell him he looks nice, because he probably does, and nothing else about his outfit. you will tell him that you love him just like every other do and ask if he wants breakfast. wearing a skirt isn't that big a deal, unless it's against dress code, then you can say to change into something longer. but, his wearing the skirt is his way of expressing himself. if he wants to talk to you about it, he will. as long as you're open and respectful.

MaggieKnowsBest: Ask him about it. The most teens want from our parents is for them to accept who we are. Try to understand the 'why'. Help him with the 'how'. Leave the 'what' alone.

MaggieNeedsToChill: hug him and tell him that you love him. when you think he's ready to answer, ask if he wants his pronouns changed. honestly, just be a decent and loving parent. you don't have to understand for you to love him.

&angstyhell&: tell him he looks hot. not in, like, a creepy way. but, like, like you mean it. bet he rocks that skirt. tell him that the top he's wearing goes well with his shoes and that maybe some leggings would be nice because it's cold out. don't degrade him for his fashion.

sellmeSomething: Ask him where he got the skirt. I've  been trying to find one that fits my hips, but i've gotten too small waistbands and strange looks from cashiers.

MaggieKnowsBest replying to sellmeSomething: I'd recommend going here. They ask for your measurements and point you in the direction of a fitting item. I've had that problem with bras, so I get it. This'll help.

sellmeSomething replying to MaggieKnowsBest: Omg. it works. thank you so much.

Tellmeboutit: It's nice to see parents caring enough to go to the experts.

theyoungestchild replying to Tellmeboutit: I know, right? my parents wouldn't even think of doing this.

theyoungestchild: @motherofhorses305 you are parenting the right way and i thank you. so many adults would go with the advice of bigots and just beat him for it. the fact that you're coming to people more likely to understand him shows that you acknowledge the difference in our age and respect the difference in our experience. you are the first to do this in a while. thank you.

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motherofhorses305: thank you so much, everyone that helped. i talked to him and found that he is not a 'she' but a they. most of the time. they used the term 'genderflux', but i've got no idea what that means. all i know is that they seem happier. @MaggieKnowsBest thank you for the site recommendation, they were borrowing clothes from a friend and the skirts were always to tight. that really helped.

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