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Is That My Son Wearing A Dress?

Seeded on Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:50 PM EDT
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I'm a progressive, supportive dad. Why was I so troubled by the sight of my little boy dressed as Snow White?

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POaksitwithastick

What a sweet, sad article about the loss of innocence.

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Reply#1 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 4:51 PM EDT
CM77

We have freedom to do as we please.... but if we do... be prepared for ridicule. Poor kiddo. It would be nice to say things get better as you get older but they really don't.

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#1.1 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:41 PM EDT
POaksitwithastick

No, they don't. As evidenced right here on the vine.

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#1.2 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:03 PM EDT
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cowgrlz

I was so hoping he had decided to wear the Snow White costume! I hope his spirit is not crushed as he navigates his childhood.

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Reply#2 - Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:06 PM EDT
POaksitwithastick

Me too, cowgrlz. I saw it coming though. The disappointment and disillusion about life and how it works. It's a real shame. Especially at 4. I felt so bad for the little guy. Would a little girl who wanted to dress up as something traditionally masculine have suffered as much ridicule? Probably not.

    #2.1 - Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:50 AM EDT
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