A Young Father Is Very Concerned Because His 4-Year-Old Son

A young father is very concerned because his 4-year-old son "enjoys playing girls' games more than with boys' toys." He wants to know if his son is gay or mentally ill.Which response most professionally describes our current understanding of gender identity?

A) "A child being interested in the activities of the opposite gender is not unusual and is not related to sexuality;most don't carry these cross-gender interests into adulthood."
B) "It's difficult to say for sure because the research is incomplete so far,but chances are that he will grow up to be a normal adult."
C) "We really do not know for sure because the research is incomplete,but I can tell you that many boys play girls' games and turn out to be fine as adults."
D) "I am sure that whatever happens,he will be a loving son,and you will be a proud father of that wonderful boy."

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