Until children are 3 years old, they identify themselves and others as "boys" or "girls" based on hairstyle, clothing, and other nonanatomical factors.

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Children's gender identity in the first few years of life is primarily based on social cues such as clothing, hairstyles, and other nonanatomical factors rather than biological sex. This is known as gender constancy, and it typically develops by around age 3.

Until Children Are 3 Years Old, They Identify Themselves and Others