Regarding the Aiden story, I initially thought he was going to be transgender. I have witnessed the journey of a very young child (beginning at age 3) who appeared angry and conflicted. Over the years, it became clear that he really felt deep down that he was a girl. He loved dressing up as a princess, playing with the more traditional girl toys, pink, purple, unicorns, castles, etc. I've known boys to play with all types of toys, but this child would also say things like, "I really like girly things." "I wish I was a girl." When asked if he was a boy or a girl he would say, "Hmmmm...that's a really hard question to answer." After his parents sought professional guidance, they decided to let him choose how to dress and wear his hair. She is now a much happier child. Her whole face and demeanor has changed. She looks peaceful and happy. The parents have a long road and some tough decisions ahead, but everyone who knows this child really feels like this was the right path for her.
When Aiden started with the pink pencils and now the baking and Charlotte saying he was "different," I thought they were hinting at transgender. I don't think liking to bake says anything about a child. My 20-year old son has always liked helping me bake and still claims his brownies are better than mine (which they are)! I also thought Elizabeth's friend Terry would play a role in guiding them. But, we'll see how this plays out.