My 10 yr old daughter has told us that she wants to be a boy.  During summer sleep away camp she told everyone her name was Jonah.  This made my 12 yr. old daughter staying  at the same camp feel hurt and left out.  Sad that her sister couldn't confide in her 1st about  her plans.  That she had to hear about it from the other kids.  My 10 yr old likes to dress in soccer clothes and has short hair.  I happen to be ok with this  look because I have always worn my hair short and edgy.  I am also a BIG believer in expressing your individuality, be it in fashion, hair or verbally.  But when she wanted to change her name, which happens to be a gender neutral name, I felt a bit hurt. I definitely want to support her but I also don't want to make any mistakes that can't take back. And I certainly don't want to push her into any direction.        ... View more