Gender Wars

Boy or Girl!

So let's talk gender specific items, like toys and jewelry. For the past few months Anthony has been really into jewelry, he's asked for rings and necklaces, and he's even asked to get his ears pierced. It has gotten to the point where he doesn't care if its Minnie Mouse or Spiderman he will wear it.

I have found myself telling him "no take that off its for girls"!! And he responds with "ma I dont care I like it". So that has me thinking do I keep him from playing with things because its deemed "too girly" or is meant for girls. Or do I just let him be a kid and choose the things that he like no matter what gender its intended for.

My son is a very intelligent 5yr old and he knows the difference. I just don't want to taint his imagination with the worlds views of what's appropriate for boys and what's not. However I'm not going to go out and buy him a baby doll, but if he wants to play with something thats geared towards girls, I'd let him.

I know I can't be the only mama that has gone through this.

What's your thoughts?!...

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