Toy Dolls - Why Boys Should Also Get to Play With Toy Dolls
Most experts in child development agree that it is perfectly acceptable for a little boy to play with dolls, as much it is for a little girl. After all, both boys and girls see their parents or guardians looking after them, and acting on the natural desire to emulate those they respect and admire, try to mimic their actions using toy dolls.
It is a wonderful way for children to learn parenting basics, and gain a sense of responsibility. For parents, it can help them teach more unruly children how to their brothers and sisters, as well as other people outside of the family, such as schoolmates and friends.
It is only society which has dictated that girls play with dolls and boys play with trucks, trains, and cars. Parental fear of their little boy turning "gay" because he played with toy dolls" is one of the most common amongst parents, many of which teach their sons - wrongly - to be ashamed of their desire to care for a baby.
By watching your son or daughter playing with toys dolls you can also see how they view your treatment of them. Usually their own treatment of their toy doll reflects how you interact with them. Seeing a child treat their doll with love, affection, and caring, clearly indicates they are treated with the same. If they tell them "I love you!" many times, then obviously you as a parent, tell them too.
It is only by demonstration that children learn the right way to treat others. It is not right to take away the tool with which they practise this simply because of their gender.(EzineArticles.com)
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