I took a women's studies class in college and one of our readings was a true story about the child called "X" or something to that effect. It was much like this family, the child grew up dressed in gender neutral clothing, participating in activities traditional for both boys and girls.
While I find it interesting and understand the reasoning I cannot imagine raising my son with no gender. As long as there is open conversation about gender-specific roles, and viewing them loosely rather than rigidly as society and media portrays.
I am comfortable with my son understanding gender as a part of who he is, and embracing it. While also understanding that the girl can rescue the boy, and boys can grow up to be nurses. We all have feminine and masculine traits, it's not just one or the other.
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I took a women's studies class in college and one of our readings was a true story about the child called "X" or something to that effect. It was much like this family, the child grew up dressed in gender neutral clothing, participating in activities traditional for both boys and girls.
While I find it interesting and understand the reasoning I cannot imagine raising my son with no gender. As long as there is open conversation about gender-specific roles, and viewing them loosely rather than rigidly as society and media portrays.
I am comfortable with my son understanding gender as a part of who he is, and embracing it. While also understanding that the girl can rescue the boy, and boys can grow up to be nurses. We all have feminine and masculine traits, it's not just one or the other.
January 25, 2012 - 10:30amThis Comment
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