My Son Clowns in Public - Lyn Lomasi

by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff

“She's so cute! (pause) Oh...that's a boy (strange look that quickly turns into an awkward smile).” This is a typical reaction some people give when I take my son (who is an aspiring clown) into public with one of his clown outfits on.

Dressing like a clown is a perfectly normal activity, especially for a kid who is developing his own clown show. This makes most people smile. But some are confused and others are rude. It was baffling to me why some people have such a hard time understanding a boy dressing as a clown. Many clowns are boys.

Following are the common questions and sources of confusion, along with my thoughts and feelings.

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