Parenting’s a tough gig. Rewarding, heart-warming and hilarious – but tough.
I have four young kids, two boys and two girls, and like most parents, my wife Amy and I want the best for them. We want to set a good example, help them explore their individuality and teach them to respect themselves and those around them.
They say having a daughter changes a man, and I can honestly say that when we had our first, my mindset changed straight away.
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I look after my friends little girl on a regular basis. She loves 'girly' stuff - playing dress ups, dolls, nail polish, but also loves the Cars movie, and Woody and Buzz are her favourites. It's kind of cool to watch her just enjoying the things she loves, without any thought of what's 'for girls' or 'for boys'. It's all just fun stuff to her.
Raising your kids with gender norms these days is just sexist, lazy and ignorant.
That's a bit harsh. I offer my kids toys, activities, books and clothes and items traditionally associated with the other sex, and I would say they 99% of the time they go with the stuff, or just naturally gravitate towards it, associated with their gender. It's innate and no matter my efforts I can't force them.