Since I am feeling rather lazy today I will just c&p my response from another place:
Trust me, when a 6 year old sees and recognizes that Mr. M is dressing as a woman, that 6 year old will ask, usually quite loudly and without remorse, 'Why is Mr. M dressed like a lady??'
It's the point of confusion that should be addressed by parents in a non-condemning manner, but instead they take the easy way out by using their kids as their excuse for not willing to discuss this type of diversity. The great thing about small children, at least of school age, is when they don't understand they SAY they don't understand and that is the time to talk to them. To stand there and tell anyone that THEY are confusing to their children and therefore should not be around them is a copout.
Addendum: Anyone that can do their job in the best manner needed and is not considered a personal threat to the welfare of their charges should be allowed to do that job regardless of their 'appearance' or personal choices. Hell, if the teachers in TFP alone were judged and hired on personal choices and lifestyles, they'd all be out of jobs.
