2003
April in North Carolina writes, "I agree with you that boys and girls are naturally different. Just another difference between girls and boys -- I wanted my son, who is now 21 months old, to have a baby doll (a boy doll named Bobbie, dressed in blue of course). I don't buy into the gender neutral thing, but I do think that boys can be very helpful and loving with smaller children and this stems from them being encouraged in that direction. I think that this keeps them from being bullies later, and helps them to be better daddies even later than that.
My prime motivation though was to begin paving the way for a little brother or sister for my son. So my son has a baby doll complete with hat, booties, pillow, cradle, and multiple blankets. He puts Bobbie to sleep by covering him completely with a blanket, while shushing me and saying 'Night-night' to Bobbie.
The cutest thing though is when Ryan plays 'Daddy.' He will get his Cozy Coupe Car and put Bobbie in the front seat, and then slide in next to him and take him for a ride. He also has a scooter that he takes Bobbie for a ride on. He's not the most gentle father, but his heart is in the right place."
April in North Carolina writes, "I agree with you that boys and girls are naturally different. Just another difference between girls and boys -- I wanted my son, who is now 21 months old, to have a baby doll (a boy doll named Bobbie, dressed in blue of course). I don't buy into the gender neutral thing, but I do think that boys can be very helpful and loving with smaller children and this stems from them being encouraged in that direction. I think that this keeps them from being bullies later, and helps them to be better daddies even later than that.
My prime motivation though was to begin paving the way for a little brother or sister for my son. So my son has a baby doll complete with hat, booties, pillow, cradle, and multiple blankets. He puts Bobbie to sleep by covering him completely with a blanket, while shushing me and saying 'Night-night' to Bobbie.
The cutest thing though is when Ryan plays 'Daddy.' He will get his Cozy Coupe Car and put Bobbie in the front seat, and then slide in next to him and take him for a ride. He also has a scooter that he takes Bobbie for a ride on. He's not the most gentle father, but his heart is in the right place."
Note from Lois: I totally agree with little boys having their own boy doll to help teach them how to be loving, gentle and caring. Both of my sons had a boy doll as toddlers, until about age four or five. Now a grandson has his daddy's doll. That did not cause our sons to become less masculine, because, believe me, they were and still are "all boy!" The daring outdoor activities they enjoy today prove that they also like to take risks, as many men do. I have seen them both grow up into caring young men, who love children and show love and kindness to me as their mother. I believe both of our sons will make good husbands and fathers some day. Of course, this is their mother speaking, and I could be just a tad bit biased.
P.S. Jan, 2011: Both of our sons are indeed good and loving husbands who pitch in and help their sweet wives in many ways. So far one son is a great father as well, and I know our other son will be when the time comes.
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