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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read the book.

I am an experienced elementary school teacher and mother of two (a boy and a girl).  I have been a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout den mother.    I have worked extensively with preschool children as well.

I don't know about measurable differences in achievement.   But I have seen a difference in what boys versus girls respond to.   I know that boys will pay attention better to certain things (in general) and girls will prefer other types of activities.   Is this a result of environmental programming?   Perhaps... but it has been so consistent throughout my experience that I can't believe that's all there is to it.

MOST boys, by no means all, seem to prefer competition and action and straightforward information.   MOST girls, by no means all, seem to prefer cooperative, noncompetitive work and discussion about feelings and social interactions and more nuanced information.

A book mostly about friendships and talking and feelings will DIE as as a book group choice for boys.   Girls will love it.

A book with tons of action?   Girls are OK but most boys will love it.[/quote]

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