she says this is normal.....do you agree
2006-12-10 10:34:31 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
my lad's now five years old.
since he's been on this earth his presents have included...
two toy kitchens, a toy mcdonalds, a toy barbecue, a toy iron(what's that all about?), a toy vacuum cleaner and numerous other pressies probably stereotyped to suit a girl.
but his mother's at home most of the time so he likes to 'help' her in her chores.
he also has countless hammers, screwdrivers, etc, etc...
so i think your girlfriend is spot on.
2006-12-10 10:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Hull Rugby League Football Club 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's great.
Boys and girls like to pretend to be adults, and a kitchen is about as adult as it gets. Plus it has lots of great props.
If you're wondering if it's gender-appropriate...first of all, what decade are you living in? How is cooking a "female" activity? Haven't you noticed all the dads that make dinner, or celebrity chefs that are male? And second of all, there's no such thing as a "boy toy" or a "girl toy" at his age. They're all learning how to take care of other people, themselves, and how things work. A doll or a kitchen helps. So do dress-up clothes, or a "bike" or a car or Legos or anything else they enjoy. And thirdly, isn't his happiness the most important thing? I'm sure your girlfriend didn't just make up your son's interest in a toy kitchen. She maybe saw him playing with one somewhere?
Anyway, I'm sure he'll love it.
2006-12-10 10:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never bought my sons any toys like that, but when we visit grandmas house, my mom keeps toys for all the grandkids, and my kids liked playing with the toy kitchen set she has. I don't see anything wrong with it. Your son will probably like the gift, my sons loved the kitchen set my mom has when they were that age. They are 2 1/2 now and more interested in destroying things like that, im sure your son will enjoy christmas and all his new gifts!
2006-12-10 11:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal. Men cook. They need to learn how to. It's the 21st century so the woman's place isn't in the kitchen anymore. Top chefs in the world are men...heck, I've seen more men aspiring to be chefs than woman! And they aren't gay. In fact, if that's what you may be worrying about, think about it? One of the most attractive thing in a man, to me, is independence. If I know he can whip up a nice meal, that is awesome! There is nothing wrong with a boy playing with a kitchen set. I know lots of men have problems with their sons playing with things like that, but there's NO problem with a girl playing with boy toys. I played with GI Joes and Ninja Turtles growing up. I LOVED them more than my Barbies...nothing's wrong with me!
2006-12-10 13:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by Hootie562 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking if it's okay for a boy to have a play kitchen, I'd say my goodness, yes! He will love making and serving you "dinner" and bringing you a "drink of milk, coffee, or tea" and "doing the dishes" and "cleaning up the kitchen." He'll do what he sees you, his dad, doing in the kitchen. Like cooking, making a sandwich, getting things out of the fridge and cabinets - and cleaning up after yourself, right? (smile).
2006-12-10 10:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by Stupe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is and wont do him any harm,when your son goes to nursery he will be encouraged to `free play` which means that he is able to play in the house corner etc,the same way little girls are free to play with cars etc.
My nephew wanted a kitchen for xmas and my brother bought him it although at the time i do remember him feeling like you do,but he is now 8 and footie daft and the kitchen is now in the loft for when their wee girl grows up but no doubt she`ll be wanting action men or footie boots!!
Anyway yes it`s perfectly normal and will not affect his sexuality if thats what your worried about,good on your girlfriend for letting your son play with what he wants.
2006-12-10 10:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by onlyme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't it be normal? Are you saying because he's a boy, a kitchen is an innapropriate gift? Kids that age love things that make noises, and especially love things that make them feel like they're copying mommy or daddy. It's a fine gift. Don't get too upset about it.
2006-12-10 10:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by still waiting 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's the problem with that.A child needs all sorts of toys to be able to grow into a healthy child.
Your girlfriend is trying to get your son to start using his imagination.
Be thankful she's thinking of him in an encouraging way.Too many children have little or no imagination,to play on their own or with a grown up.
I hope he enjoys his present.
2006-12-11 10:43:54 · answer #8 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boys love to pretend just as girls do! Kids love the little kitchens! I have worked in preschools for 14 years, and the little kitchens are as popular with boys as they are with girls. The only thing that makes it "wrong" for a boy to pretend to cook, is the stigma that parents attach to it who don't realize the play value. Pretend play is the highest level of play- the goal that we teachers work to get our children to. Children who are given a boost in learning how to pretend play are those who excell in social relationships later in life. So, let your little guy play, and help him by pretending along with him. Who knows... you may inspire the next Wolfgang Puck or Emeril!
2006-12-10 15:40:54 · answer #9 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll love it, I have two friends both with boys who got Kitchen when they were around 1 1/2 and they wore that thing out.
2006-12-10 13:48:26 · answer #10 · answered by daisy 77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋