: For some preteens, wearing different clothes is part of a "social transition," which is entirely reversible and allows the child to see how they feel in different social roles.
: The preteen years are marked by the onset of puberty, which can increase a child’s focus on gender roles. This is often the period when children become more vocal about their need to express their gender in ways that feel authentic to them. Support and Guidance preteen transvestites
: A term often used by parents and educators to describe children who explore gender through play and dress. : For some preteens, wearing different clothes is