I have concerns about my 5 year old son. He has for the last year or so been found wearing girls underwear that he has taken from the bathrooms at school and also has taken from family cousins on outings such as camping and so forth. Once or twice he was caught putting on his cousins (girl) one piece swimsuit. I have thought nothing about it simply because he has also brought home boys underwear from school and if he wasn't such a boy (playing with insects and cars etc.) I would be more concerned, just thought maybe you could give me more insight as to whether or not children can get confused without having GID?
By -- Mar 16, 2022
First of all, I would be far more concerned that your 5 year old is stealing and far less concerned about what he is taking. If you have not addressed his stealing with him yet, I sure would start soon. Secondly there is nothing about this situation for you to think that your child has GID. Especially since he shows no other signs. His play habits are male so he probably thinks of himself as a boy. Of course, you could ask him directly about it. He may or may not tell you the truth, depending on how you phrase the question so try to make it sound as if you will be willing to accept his answer no matter what it may be.
