Yes, I'm all for self-expression! But, I would be really worried because our society doesn't really take that too nicely currently. I think I'd let him do it around the house but if he wanted to go out (alone, like to school or something) then I'd have to explain to him why it's a bad idea. If he's with me then it's fine because then if someone says something I can be there to defend. It's a muddy subject.

Yes, I would let my children express themselves in any way they so choose.

no

This.

And I can't BELIEVE these gays are saying no I'm sure you probably said/did something feminine or played with a doll or something and was told not to or got shot down for it. How did you feel? Disgusting.

Hmm, this is true. I'd let him at home, but if he wants to do wear it outside I would explain how people would judge him. But if he desperately wants to and argues with me and doesn't like being a boy etc. I would take him to a gender specialist.

Nope

If you want the honest answer, no.

I would fear for his safety, especially if it's at a young age.

The difference is playing with a doll is natural for all children. All children do play with dolls regardless of gender, and in most cases it's alone in the house where nobody else can see. Wearing a dress especially outside is making a statement that some people may disagree with.

Is it wrong that people disagree? Yes.

But it's better that than my child having to go through the hurt of being made fun of for wearing the dress.

It's more painful to be teased by peers, or even worse adults that may see him outside than for I the parent to just say "a dress isn't appropriate for school" .

If it is dressing feminine is what they want you could do a counter-offer and propose for them to wear a pink shirt or something like that so they won't get teased but won't feel unexclusive.

Hella yes, as do I hope that I don't associate myself with people who wouldn't let their son express themselves

Yes... and now that I'm older I realize telling me "no!" was the correct course of action

Honestly.. probably not, at least during high school. Kids can be brutal and I wouldn't want to see him go through anything that traumatising. I would be happy if he was gay, straight, bi, transgender etc.. but I don't think I could let him go out in a dress unless he was either a Drag Queen or in the process of becoming a woman.

Edit: Just read over my answer and realised how hard this question is. I actually think I would and I would stand by him all the way however I would definitely warn him of how others may react and make sure he understands where its coming from. If he is supported and comfortable with it then i would have no problem with it.

Yes. There is nothing wrong with it. It is a piece of clothing. Society will probably be less judgmental in the future, and either way if my child wanted to wear a dress, he would. I'd warn him about how people would judge him, but it's not like he wouldn't understand: even at a young age, children understand how bad it feels to be seen as "different."

yes i would let him, express yourself don't repress yourself

if it's what he wants

What if he wants two Mega Rangers? kids aren't supposed to just get what they want. There are rules and expectations.

You still don't get it, do you? Wanting to wear a dress and allowing him to is not the same as him wanting the latest playstation and you buying it for him

if he was a toddler and wanted to do it when he was at home, yeah whatever if it makes him happy, but not in public I think children that young haven't really been exposed to the harsh reality of the outside world and I wouldn't want him to get hurt emotionally.

Yes!

Yeah, but not before taking him to see if he has GID. If he does, we will go from there, and if he doesn't then.....good for him? I'd educate him on his safety, and that you can't express yourself all the time. It would be the same thing I'd tell my child if she or he wanted to dye their hair or get a tattoo. There is a time and place for every expression.