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I was just seeing some posts on Instagram today of a couple boys getting made up as drag queens Ben Dela Creme and Jinx Monsoon together. I love to see it, but of course you see a few negative comments come out. Some stick out, especially those supposedly coming from members of the LGBT community about children crossdressing as such. Not only do I think that's ridiculous, it took a lot for me not to say something like, "I am a happily married straight father and having the opportunity to do something like this would have turned my childhood from horrible to happy!" I hold back as I know my wife would be likely to see it and I prefer to spare her reminders of this part of me, but it's really true!
Of course, I have some other feelings about the gender ideas people put in their kids heads in hopes of appearing progressive, but nurturing an interest in drag is about as far from one of those as possible. I remember walking around at nine hoping to somehow meet a queen who would help unleash the girl inside. No matter what kind of future is in store for these boys, if this is making them happy now, it is not just a good thing, but the best thing.
If I'd seem something like that at a much younger age, I probably would have realized some things much sooner. I don't know if I would have told my parents I wanted to do it, or even admitted to myself I wanted to do it, but it would have at least help me understand more about myself.
Looking back at my childhood I wouldn't classify as a drag kid but pretty close for sure I fully dressed up as a woman every time I was able to I mean panties and pantyhose and high heels and makeup wig slip etc I didn't put on a show but I did walk and talk and sit down a lot and cross my legs like I said I wasn't a drag kid but pretty damn close 💋
I wouldn't call myself a drag kid however did do makeovers a few times growing up. With some friends would dress up every week and go out
There is no doubt my mother would have made it an unpleasant experience, but I think we're all used to the difference between fantasy and reality, right? I always wished for some outlet that could exist outside of my parents, but even as a young adult they made even my friendships with women very uncomfortable, so even dipping my toes into girl world in a way even the most regressive parents would call normal was something I would not do. Such a shame, but very happy for the boys who can have fun like that. If I ever have a son I won't pressure him, but if he's got any interest at all he'll be allowed to werk all he wants!
People can be so judgy. It’s annoying. I have 3 young sons and just tonight i was painting my toes purple and my 2 oldest now also have purple toenails. My 4 year old wanted fingers too but I don’t think they allow nail polish at school. Who cares.. as long as the kids are happy. I’m always catching them in my makeup, last week my 2 year old put lipstick all over his chin and told me he was beautiful .. he was. 😍
One of our local drag performers (Jackaranda) is only ten years old. They're amazing, and have so much support both at home and within the wider community.