Question
The patient is a male, currently 14 years old, and has had a preference for girls’ toys since childhood. He has a collection of dolls, girls’ underwear , cute toys, and even prefers cute gum. He dislikes typical boys’ toys, such as guns or cars. Apart from having an interest in sports like basketball and football, he has almost no facial hair, and his sexual and romantic life are normal. Please assist in analyzing the possible reasons for this situation?
Answer
Gender education in early childhood indeed exists, and there may be excessive negative gender role perception. It is recommended to seek professional psychological counseling.