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Reply to "I hate that my son plays with Barbie dolls"
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[quote=Anonymous]I agree Barbie can bring some troubling images about body image, but assuming OPs concern is that her son is playing with girl toys or girl dolls generally...maybe this will help. It is actually sort of problematic that Americans (and I think this is more true in our culture than others) encourage girls in play that involves relationships and interaction, which is how people usually play with dolls, and discourage boys from doing that, pushing them to balls or trucks instead, things with action. And then we fret when boys get disciplined more at school because they aren't as early in social regulation and some social cuing as girls often are. Isn't it a benefit for kids to experience all kinds of play? It seems like roleplaying and other sorts of social emotional play is good for all kids. [/quote]
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