I thought it may be a smart idea for Mothers to encourage their young boys to experience approaching skills and playing with other little girls around his age at a beach or a park for an example, that when he grows up, he won't fear Women or rejection and gets use to being around Girls. This also could benifit the young Girl too, as she learns that boys are supose to approach and learns how to be comfortable with that. What are your comments on this?
2006-06-10 07:03:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Sure, also if was the other way, I can teach my girl to interact with boys to not be shy and be confident
2006-06-10 07:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well if i had a son i would encourage him to go play with any kids of either sex. i wouldnt really emphasize him playing with girls. at a young age i dont think the gender really matters, it is in high school when boys develop a fear of girls and rejection, i really dont think that him playing with girls when he is younger will affect anything.
2006-06-10 07:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there needs to be special focus on approaching girls, just teaching him appropriate behaviors. I don't have a son, but both of my nephews (5 and 7) seem to be on good terms with little girls. It just happened naturally.
2006-06-10 07:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by erythisis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I encourage my son to talk to little girls. He is three and does the cutest thing. He winks at all the little girls that he thinks are cute. He even does it to the older ones. I think his daddy rubbed off on him a little to soon. LOL. But that's how his daddy got me.
2006-06-10 07:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by I love my babies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a girl but I still think it is a good idea. It's good for kids to play with all kinds of kids. I have taught my daughter to say hi and tell them her name when she wants to play with them or meets someone. Only when I'm around.
2006-06-10 15:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by Katie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. I want my son to make his own choices. Rejection and nervousness are both just parts of growing up. I'd rather have a nervous kid, than a suave one! Then maybe he'll make it to 18 as a virgin! Now that would make me proud!
2006-06-10 07:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's important to teach children proper social skills as soon as they can speak. Teach them what to say and what not to say when approaching a stranger (another child).
2006-06-10 07:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I do...but I also have to keep my 4 year old daughter from introducing herself to everyone She's a little too friendly with the little boys and they go screaming away to their mommies...but the older little boys 8+ tend to like that she just walked right to them and started talking/playing
2006-06-10 07:20:58 · answer #8 · answered by laura468 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good idea. i used to get beat up for chasing the girls on the playground, it didnt help that i had a worm or some other insect in my hand when i was doing it, but man, them girls can kick like all hell.
2006-06-10 07:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by sobrien 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did that when my son was young. Didn't take much encouraging, he loves people.
2006-06-10 07:09:58 · answer #10 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋