At first, Felisha Archuleta thought her young son's affinity for wearing dresses, primping his hair and playing with Barbies and Bratz dolls indicated he was going through a stage. But Bobby Montoya's interest in "girl stuff" has not been short-lived: He's grown his hair out and has dressed as a girl when he can for much of his 7 years. Bobby's been "outspoken" about his gender identity, said Archuleta. The Denver, Colorado, family's recent attempt to sign up Bobby with Girl Scouts, however, left him in tears, his mother said. A leader said he could not join because of his "boy parts," Archuleta told CNN affiliate 9News.
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A 7-year-old Colorado boy who dresses as a girl wants to join the Girl Scouts
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He initially met resistance; the scouts now say he is welcome
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Experts see a sea change in society's thoughts on gender non-conformity
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They offer resources and advice for parents
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The @placeholder case has brought to light questions about labels and the rapidly evolving discussion about gender non-conforming children.
"I know it's going to be a really hard road for @placeholder," Archuleta said.