Psychologist advises professional support for childhood gender identity doubts

Clinical psychologist Lizeth Orozco advises parents to prioritize dialogue and professional guidance when children express gender-related doubts or behaviors. She notes that children wearing clothing traditionally associated with a different gender does not necessarily indicate a defined gender identity, as such actions can stem from curiosity, social influence, or family dynamics.

Orozco recommends that parents listen to their children to understand their feelings rather than reacting with punishment or mockery. She emphasizes that childhood and preadolescence are formative stages for identity construction and suggests seeking professional health evaluations to understand the emotional context of a child's behavior without assuming a disorder.