In no particular order:
Boys, if left to their own devices, will inevitably make weapons and “play” with them.
Hannah Montana is ONLY for girls.
Performing shows is a girl-only pursuit.
Boys can only play with old dolls, not new dolls.
Boys are VERY likely to break toys, even if they are age-appropriate.
Black is for boys.
“Kids mostly get meaner as [...]
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Posted in beyond labels, expanding gender notions, gender funneling, play!, social norms, toys, tagged art, creating, gender funneling, gendered toys, holiday gifts for kids, play!, toys on December 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
No, this is not turning into a consumer blog. But, I thought I’d share a bit of my thinking around gifts as it’s on my mind a lot at this time of year. I cringe when I see some of the things people get Q. If they really knew him, they wouldn’t get him pirate [...]
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…”
Just pause for a moment to consider this. The recognition of everyone’s dignity. Everyone has equal rights. And [...]
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Phew! Now that legos come in pink, Q will play with them. Just what I’ve been waiting for. Because you know, since he loves pink so much, he hasn’t been willing to play with them before, given the color choices.
Kidding. Totally kidding.
Frankly, I’m disgusted. Pink legos. And the pink legos are to make a house/dollhouse, [...]
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