Charlize Theron Son Dressed Like Elsa Twitter Reactions

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Charlize Theron is the proud mother of two beautiful children. In 2012, she adopted son Jackson from South Africa. Last summer, she adopted a baby girl named August from here in the U.S. Unfortunately, the actress is currently facing some undue backlash over her parenting. The controversy arose over photos of her son Jackson, now 4, dressed as Elsa from Frozen. This week, Jackson was spotted, with his mom, wearing a dress and a hat with a long Elsa braid.

It wasn't long before Twitter trolls started slamming the actress for her decision to let Jackson dress like a princess. People found it degrading and upsetting. "Is @CharlizeAfrica crazy?? What kind of parent does this to a child?? Why would you adopt this young black boy and then degrade him??" tweeted one detractor. "How is this legal Charlize Theron has this boy in a dress an wig" wrote another.

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@ZoWilliams @thecoreyholcomb How is this legal Charlize Theron has this boy in a dress an wig #Bullshitalots pic.twitter.com/rx0RFmhWbo
— Brian Williams (@HRap_Brian) August 25, 2016

I feel so bad for Charlize Theron's son ? adoption from foreign country's should be illegal!
— Audexia (@Audexia) August 25, 2016

@CharlizeAfrica: ARE YOU REALLY PARADING YOUR AA ADOPTED SON AROUND IN A DRESS??????????
— LizM. (@SmartChicksRule) August 23, 2016

@CharlizeAfrica this is a lil black boy, not a lil white girl with blonde hair. U need ur ass kicked 4 this
— Bridget McDonald (@marqbrit) August 24, 2016

Is @CharlizeAfrica crazy?? What kind of parent does this to a child?? Why would you adopt this young black boy and then degrade him??
— Lesboja78 (@lesboja1978) August 24, 2016

I am disgusted with you, and I hope the system take this innocent child away from you @CharlizeAfrica
— Lesboja78 (@lesboja1978) August 24, 2016

We think it's wonderful that Theron is letting her child express himself how he likes, without worrying about whether he's conforming to rigid ideas about masculinity. And we're thrilled to see we're not the only ones. Thankfully, an equal number of people have come to Theron's defense. Supporters are praising her for being an accepting parent and rejecting the gender binary. "Props to @CharlizeAfrica and how she's not limiting her son with a binary gender construct!!!" one user tweeted. "Here's a thought: maybe Charlize Theron's son WANTED to wear the dress?" wrote another. "Crazy, I know. Letting him have his own identity and all." Here are some more of the most heartening reactions.

Props to @CharlizeAfrica and how she's not limiting her son with a binary gender construct!!! YES QUEEN.
— del Rey (@robotpotatoes) August 25, 2016

some ppl are so ridiculous bashing @CharlizeAfrica and judging her motherly skills, my respect to her for not conforming to society!
— Bruno (@Bruno_Lucas_) August 25, 2016

What right has anyone got to judge @CharlizeAfrica?? Is her son healthy and happy? Yes. Then back the fuck off. You rock that Elsa Jackson!
— Carly Wilson (@killerlover1989) August 25, 2016

@CharlizeAfrica in no way is she degrading him for allowing her child to express himself and showcase his favorite Disney princess.
— steven andrew (@stvnandrw) August 25, 2016

How dare Charlize Theron let her son dress how he wants to dress! How dare she not enforce gender roles that cause ppl to hate themselves!
— ロレン The Tactician (@sixmyths) August 25, 2016

Here's a thought: maybe Charlize Theron's son WANTED to wear the dress? Crazy, I know. Letting him have his own identity and all.
— ロレン The Tactician (@sixmyths) August 25, 2016