PB, exactly, what is a kid NOT confused about at that kind of age. Any adult, especially their parents, should definitely not be putting them forward for a sex change..what's the world coming to?

Helen-the example I gave shows just why it does impact on others unfairly. A colleague you worked with for years suddenly comes in dressed as the opposite sex, looking ridiculous and you've just to pretend nothings happened. If he/she feels you aren't playing the game completely, you might lose your job? Its a completely unnatural situation in which others are expected to act naturally. Its like a sick version/twist of the emperors new clothes