He is all boy

[Anonymous]

What does this even MEAN? My neighbor just referred to my mud-loving, always-playing-with-ball, rough-and-tumble, active 3 year old as "all boy"...would he be "half boy" or something if he was shy or liked to color?

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

What do you think it means?

[Anonymous]

It was a rhetorical question. Obviously I know what I means. Just saying it's a really stupid phrase.

[Anonymous]

I don't see the issue. Its just a friendly comment. My son is all boy. What is the big deal? He has never played with dolls, stuffed animals or anything girly. It fits him well.

[Anonymous]

Given that you were able to work your computer and figure out how to post on DCUM I'm assuming you possess enough intelligence to figure out what it means.

Obviously it's a sexist phrase, but take it up with your neighbour. You know what it MEANS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given that you were able to work your computer and figure out how to post on DCUM I'm assuming you possess enough intelligence to figure out what it means.

Obviously it's a sexist phrase, but take it up with your neighbour. You know what it MEANS.

See above...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What does this even MEAN? My neighbor just referred to my mud-loving, always-playing-with-ball, rough-and-tumble, active 3 year old as "all boy"...would he be "half boy" or something if he was shy or liked to color?

He would be a queer boy or momma's boy. Or in your case, boy of that stupid neighbor of mine.

[Anonymous]

It's usually code for your kid is unruly or hyper or ill-mannered or just all over the place.

[Anonymous]

Agree with you, OP. It's an outdated and sexist comment. But she probably meant well, I suppose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with you, OP. It's an outdated and sexist comment. But she probably meant well, I suppose.

+1 There's a lot of sexist language covertly built in to our communication ("he's all boy" "don't throw like a girl" etc). I think the best way to change it is to make sure we eliminate it for ourselves so that we're positively modeling for the next generation, and to try to tactfully discourage its use amongst other adults.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with you, OP. It's an outdated and sexist comment. But she probably meant well, I suppose.

I agree. It is a stupid phrase and usually a humblebrag.

[Anonymous]

I say this about my older son because he is such a stereotypical a little boy. Love trucks, construction sites, and dirt.

I don't think it is sexist as all. (Coming from an educated, former "tomboy" mom.)

[Anonymous]

Please! It is not sexist... It means he is dirty and he should be don't try to beat that out of him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What does this even MEAN? My neighbor just referred to my mud-loving, always-playing-with-ball, rough-and-tumble, active 3 year old as "all boy"...would he be "half boy" or something if he was shy or liked to color?

He would be a queer boy or momma's boy. Or in your case, boy of that stupid neighbor of mine.

The phrase is tom girl..