Most people are absolutely against the idea of boys playing with dolls, but I completely disagree. Boys playing with dolls can be a great learning experience and can really teach them to respect others. My son loves playing with dolls, but he of course prefers trains, planes and automobiles.
When he curls up on the couch after a long day of fun with his little sister’s doll I just can’t hesitate taking a little snapshot of the action. He seems to love the idea of taking care of the doll, putting her down for naps, taking her on the slide with him and just being a good care giver. Why would I ever think of stopping such a thing? He’s learning what it is like to care for someone, even if that someone doesn’t technically need any caring. The loving, nurturing side of a child is an amazing thing to see, and really makes me feel great to know he had to get this from somewhere. “Brownie points for Mom today!”
Now don’t get me wrong I won’t go out of my way to get him to play with dolls. This is something he does on his own and does much more often then his little sister who seems to think she’s a boy. It is a cute thing to experience and every time I do I am always sneaking up taking a photo of it. Bribery for when he’s older? Perfect pics for the first date he goes on? I think so! Either way, they are just down right adorable and I couldn’t miss out on this.
So, do you think it’s wrong for boys to play with dolls? What’s your opinion on this…
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