In Afghanistan this is called bacha posh and is done in secret. While the reasons for becoming a posh bacha can range from economic reasons to simply needing a boyfriend in the family to satisfy a child's social need, and a fake boyfriend is better than nothing, the hidden practice brings with it its own set of pros and against. . Both the positive and negative aspects need to be carefully weighed as the consequences of not doing so can be disastrous. If the complexities of this decision are not understood and appreciated, the daughter who becomes a son could face serious difficulties which in turn could force the entire family and perhaps even society to feel distressed.