DEIDRE SAYS: Many people who identify outside the traditional gender norms find it patronising to be told they are going through a phase.
*Ze may have been trying to find the right label for a while.
Better to support your daughter and let zir know there is no rush to give zirself a certain label.
Ze can take zir time to work out zir sexuality. It’s zir identity and the most important thing is ze feels comfortable.*