Four-year-old Mary tells her mother that she does not want her hair cut short because then she will be a boy, and she does not want to be a boy. We can conclude that Mary:

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Mary's belief that having short hair will make her a boy suggests that she does not fully understand the permanence of gender. It is common for young children to believe that certain behaviors or appearances are exclusive to one gender or the other, but this does not necessarily indicate transgender issues or fear of a parent. Gender aschematic refers to a lack of rigid adherence to traditional gender roles and is not relevant to Mary's statement.

Four-Year-Old Mary Tells Her Mother That She Does Not Want