Comments on: No Way Is My Son Pushing A Stroller! http://www.mommyniri.com/2009/02/no-way-is-my-son-pushing-a-stroller/ The world according to Mommy Niri Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kami http://www.mommyniri.com/2009/02/no-way-is-my-son-pushing-a-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-55441 Kami Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:24:06 +0000 http://www.mommyniri.com/?p=239#comment-55441 The baby doll stroller in the photo is the exact one my three year old son has. It was the first toy he ever picked out for himself at the store. The baby doll stroller in the photo is the exact one my three year old son has. It was the first toy he ever picked out for himself at the store.

]]> By: Charlotte http://www.mommyniri.com/2009/02/no-way-is-my-son-pushing-a-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-55440 Charlotte Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:14:30 +0000 http://www.mommyniri.com/?p=239#comment-55440 A fantastic piece, thank you for sharing! Reminds me of the "highly controversial" story back in April that focused on J Crew's creative director painting her son's toenails hot pink - his favorite color. (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/11/jcrew-ad-showing-boy-pink-nail-polish-sparks-debate-gender-identity/) Critics pointed to this as exploitative, calling the ad “blatant propaganda celebrating transgendered children.” Good grief. I am completely in agreement with you that forcing this antiquated issue, berating children for choosing playthings adults deem gender-inappropriate, will only backfire, leading to shame and confusion. Wiggle those pink toes, push those strollers, and let kids be the curious explorers they naturally want to be! A fantastic piece, thank you for sharing!

Reminds me of the “highly controversial” story back in April that focused on J Crew’s creative director painting her son’s toenails hot pink – his favorite color. (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/11/jcrew-ad-showing-boy-pink-nail-polish-sparks-debate-gender-identity/)

Critics pointed to this as exploitative, calling the ad “blatant propaganda celebrating transgendered children.” Good grief. I am completely in agreement with you that forcing this antiquated issue, berating children for choosing playthings adults deem gender-inappropriate, will only backfire, leading to shame and confusion. Wiggle those pink toes, push those strollers, and let kids be the curious explorers they naturally want to be!

]]> By: Purvi http://www.mommyniri.com/2009/02/no-way-is-my-son-pushing-a-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Purvi Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.mommyniri.com/?p=239#comment-310 Actually, I have to admit, when I first saw my child push a pink stroller at the store I was lets say not so thrilled..his favorite color this week is pink..but he does all what typical boys do..play boy and climb on things and overall be rowdy..He however, plays with a lot of girls in daycare and picks these things up..I have stopped being concerned .. Actually, I have to admit, when I first saw my child push a pink stroller at the store I was lets say not so thrilled..his favorite color this week is pink..but he does all what typical boys do..play boy and climb on things and overall be rowdy..He however, plays with a lot of girls in daycare and picks these things up..I have stopped being concerned ..

]]> By: Ressey http://www.mommyniri.com/2009/02/no-way-is-my-son-pushing-a-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Ressey Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.mommyniri.com/?p=239#comment-309 My youngest son is 3 yrs old and loves to play with dolls. He's constantly sneaking into my 13 yr old's closet and pulling out the dolls she doesn't play with any more. There is nothing wrong with boys playing with dolls, pushing strollers or having their nails polished...it was a blue glitter polish. *GRIN* My youngest son is 3 yrs old and loves to play with dolls. He’s constantly sneaking into my 13 yr old’s closet and pulling out the dolls she doesn’t play with any more. There is nothing wrong with boys playing with dolls, pushing strollers or having their nails polished…it was a blue glitter polish. *GRIN*

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