Welcome to the world of being kilted! I remember the excitement when I put on my first (and still only) kilt. Congratulations!

Other than fabrics and folds, I'm hoping you truly understand the difference between a woman's skirt and a man's kilt. They are not similar in design, function, or history. Your better understanding of these vast differences may help your family better understand them as well. It doesn't help that you are going from cross-dressing to asking acceptance of something so misunderstood. That would be a tough transition for almost any family to understand, let alone accept.

I'll echo the previous statement: Their house, their rules. You may have to wait until you depart before being able to enjoy kiltedness. (I don't know if that's even a word!)