10-year-old starts social network for cross-dressing children

A SCHOOLBOY, 10, who says he “came out of the closet when he was born” has opened the world's first kids-only drag club.

Desmond Napoles, from New York, is a self-described “drag kid” who is better known by his stage name Desmond is Amazing.

And he is the founder of the first ever drag club for kids – called the Haus of Amazing.

Desmond says he aims to bring young drag enthusiasts together and create a safe environment for them to express themselves.

With his own website and full online profile, the rising young star of the drag circuit says he has always known he was different.

Born during New York Pride Week in 2007, Desmond says he is “a member of the Village People by default” who “came out of the closet when he was born”.

And after dressing up in his mum’s high heels virtually from when he could walk, his parents say they decided to support him, after initially consulting a therapist.

His mum Wendylou likens it supporting an interest in sports – an “unconditional act of love” and a recognition of her son’s individuality.

But she is adamant that accepting her son’s sexuality doesn’t mean he is sexually active.

eddie Reilly wrote:I don’t mind if he wants to dress like a girl, but why is he dressing like a middle-aged hooker?

Original Quill wrote:

eddie Reilly wrote:I don’t mind if he wants to dress like a girl, but why is he dressing like a middle-aged hooker?

It's called the Michael Jackson look.  

Syl wrote:I prefer 10 year old kids to be playing games without a care in the world, not devoting their time making headlines because of their social  networking site.

eddie Reilly wrote:Thinking about this a bit more, this kid seems rather more intent on garnering attention for the way he dresses rather than actually wanting to be a girl or dressing like an actual girl.