Let girls be girls

AS A mum of six and gran of four, I am becoming increasingly concerned about transgender issues in schools.

I was a tomboy, climbing trees with the boys and with a horror of girlie toys, dresses and just about anything feminine. I owned Dinky cars, toy guns and loved messing about with a hammer and nails in Dad’s shed.

From the ages of six to 14, I wished I was a boy and was angry I was a girl. Then one day I woke up, went to school and kissed a boy!

That was it: I was interested in make-up and dresses, and grew my hair long.

If I had been born in today’s society, would I have been influenced into thinking I was in the wrong body?

One of my sons wanted all the same dolls and toys as his sisters, until the age of eight when along came video games and the boy phase began.

I really worry about the politically correct approach of bringing up a child as gender neutral.

I understand there are those who have been born in the wrong body and thankfully medical science can help them.

But this tiny number will grow if we encourage children to be genderneutral from birth.

A change of sex is a massive

decision and I believe it should only be made after the end of childhood. JO GILES, Ambergate, Derbys. WHY is it that men who want to be women opt for tiaras, ostrich feathers, plunging necklines, cheap jewellery, high heels and make-up?

What’s wrong with tweeds, brogues, hair pulled back into a bun, twin sets and sensible pleated skirts?

Women would then not feel insulted by those who mimic a dated idea of camp fashion.

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