Patricia, age 10, refuses to wear dresses and insists on being called Pat. She knows she is a girl, but she says boys have it better. She prefers playing with boys and only plays the games they play. She says she wants to be a football player and a mother when she grows up. Pat has

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Patricia's preferences and behaviors are within the range of normal childhood exploration and do not indicate a disorder. She identifies as a girl and her interests in activities typically associated with boys do not constitute a disorder.

Patricia, Age 10, Refuses to Wear Dresses and Insists on Being