He might have been excited. Kids are often open - minded and enjoy new experiences. He could have thought it was cool to wear different clothes and look different for a change.
The son might have been resistant at the beginning. Wearing girl's clothes could go against his understanding of normal boy - like behavior. However, if his mom made it into a positive and enjoyable activity, like a pretend - play scenario, he may have ended up enjoying it and learning something new about himself and the concept of gender - free clothing in the process.
He could have been a bit confused at first. After all, it's not the usual way he dresses. But with his mom's explanation and encouragement, he might have gradually warmed up to the idea and started having fun with it. Maybe he liked the attention he got when dressed as a daughter.
The son might have been confused at first. Dressing in a way that is not typical for his gender can be a strange experience for a child.
He could also try to act as normal as possible and hope that his mom doesn't make a big deal out of it. He may mumble something like 'It's just a normal thing' if he has the courage, but this can be really hard for a young boy.
He would probably be extremely embarrassed. He might quickly cover up and avoid eye contact. He could also just stay silent as he doesn't know what to say in such an awkward situation.
The son might have felt more embarrassed or ashamed, knowing that his father was witnessing the spanking.
On the other hand, the son could be a bit shy or embarrassed. He may not be used to wearing girl's clothes and might worry about what his friends or other family members will think. However, if the mom explains it well and makes it seem like a fun adventure, he may gradually warm up to the idea. For example, if she tells him that he is going to be a part of a magical story where he has to dress as a girl to enter a secret world, he may become more accepting.
The son should try to communicate his feelings to his mom. He can simply say that he doesn't feel comfortable in girl clothes. For example, he could say, 'Mom, I don't like wearing dresses because I'm a boy and I want to wear boy clothes.'
He may initially be mortified. However, instead of running away or shutting down, he could use this as an opportunity to learn more. He can ask his mom for some privacy guidelines. And if he has any concerns or confusion about his body development, he can take this chance to get some answers from his mom in a more respectful and appropriate way. This situation, although uncomfortable, can be a starting point for better communication between them about puberty - related topics.
The son can directly confront his friends and tell them to stop taking advantage of his mom.
He might have felt a bit embarrassed at first, especially if there were other people around.
He might feel embarrassed at first. Wearing girl's clothes can be quite different from what he's used to and he may worry about what others will think. But he could also feel curious. It's a new experience and he might be interested in how it feels to be dressed like a girl, like how the clothes fit and move.