A 3 yr old tells his mom, "I'm a dolphin".
He said this to everyone he met, and would often speak in 'dolphin language'. This went on for 2 years. During those 2 years, his mom didn't discuss 'dolphin identity' with him, didn't suggest he get 'dolphin reassignment surgery', or drop him off at Sea World to go "live his life"
Why didn't she? BECAUSE HE WAS 3-5 YEARS OLD!