Halibut Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I don't think it should be a child's responsibility to change the perceptions of society... It isn't Frank, it's for adults to teach children that there's nothing wrong about boys playing with dolls or girls playing with 'boyish' toys. Whatever could you object to in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 You're wasting your time. Frank wants John Wayne films force fed at an early age. Must keep the Marilyn thing quiet tho. Did you play with dolls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 It isn't Frank, it's for adults to teach children that there's nothing wrong about boys playing with dolls or girls playing with 'boyish' toys. Whatever could you object to in that? I don't object and have said so frequently. IMO it will make life difficult for the boy at school. That's all I'm saying. If society changes, bullying is stopped and people perceptions changed its just plain daft to make a lads life more difficult than it already is. I don't know what goes off in the leafy areas of the city but around here the lads life would be difficult... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 It isn't Frank, it's for adults to teach children that there's nothing wrong about boys playing with dolls or girls playing with 'boyish' toys. Whatever could you object to in that? has got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 None of it's your business. Someone else's child's toy preferences aren't your business. And, if some parents choose not to pander to widespread silly prejudices about 'appropriate' colour or toy choices for their children, and, instead, let them decide for themselves, that is also none of your business. Okay okay, don't throw your doll out of the pram....I'm only saying what I think will be best for the boy....I can't cure all the ills of society, banish bullying and change what's been expected of boys for hundreds of years. I'm just being logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffragette1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why should we allow the numbskulls to dictate and decide what are appropriate toys for boys and girls to play with? The fact that on this thread alone there are numerous cases of boys having played with dolls highlights how there is a desire for them to do so. Why should they have to either stop or do it in the closet because some idiot parents have brainwashed their kids into thinking that it is wrong and said children will bully those who have more progressive parents? I find it quite sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Why should we allow the numbskulls to dictate and decide what are appropriate toys for boys and girls to play with? The fact that on this thread alone there are numerous cases of boys having played with dolls highlights how there is a desire for them to do so. Why should they have to either stop or do it in the closet because some idiot parents have brainwashed their kids into thinking that it is wrong and said children will bully those who have more progressive parents? I find it quite sickening. And there is the problem. Unless you can change how the majority of parents and children think then its not really fair to expect children to change the accepted norm. At the end of the day its a piece of plastic and not really that important.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 If we look at it logically this is how I see it.. If boys play with dolls- Positives - The boy will have a toy that he likes playing with. Negatives - The boy will probably be alienated from other boys, made a figure of fun and will be bullied. If a boy is advised not to play with dolls- Positives - He will find his time at school less traumatic. Negatives - He will have to settle for a teddy bear. The argument isn't about what should be acceptable, but what is considered acceptable. To put a boy forward to change others perceptions is unfair on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffragette1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 And there is the problem. Unless you can change how the majority of parents and children think then its not really fair to expect children to change the accepted norm. At the end of the day its a piece of plastic and not really that important.. Things will never change unless we challenge them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sidney Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Things will never change unless we challenge them. Yes, I agree, I wouldn't sacrifice my child though would you for this principle?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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