Would you allow your son to have a baby doll?

Question

I've seen it more than once now, and I think that it is pathetic. Why do we insist in turning men into wussies? Also, don't you think that he will become a homo?

Why do you chicks have to write such LONG answers? Yeesh. A sentence or two will do it, honey. P.S. Notice how only girls think it's ok for boys to play with dolls? It's because you want to EMASCULATE men.

Answer 1

Girls play with cars in the sand and aren't gay, so why is it not ok for a boy to play with a doll?

Answer 2

Just because a boy plays with a doll does not make him a wussie, and I do not think that is the reason why parents let their sons play with dolls. In todays society there is nothing that a man can do that a women can't and vise versa; each sex should have the chance to experience what the other does. We all need to be well rounded people so we can deal with all the bs that is thrown our way. I have a 2 year old bys full of testosterone, he falls down and gets up laughing, he eats dirst and pushes other little boys down, but at the same time, he will pick up a baby dol and cuddle it like a real baby. Whats wrong with that? At least he doesn't smash the head of the doll on the sidewalk! He can still be a boy and still play with a doll; all it does it help a little boy to behave better with younger kids in my book.
If you think a little boy who plays with dolls is a wussie then you were deprived as a child because I find it sexy when a man can let down his wall and behave with sensitivity.

Answer 3

my dear, the only reason you think te child will turn into a "homo" is because society has created a gentrification of the sexes and it seems that this gentrification has seeped to the lowest level of gendering a toy. You think this doll is somehow gay or a sign of your son's gayness. So, are you going to exclude him from GI Joes and other action figures. And if you have a daughter, are you going to keep her away from these otherwise masculine toys? Come one, don't perpetuate this objectification and subordination of the female. Don't play into what people think gender "should" be. It will merely keep women at an inferior level and keep them docile. Do you want this for yourself and other women? If not, I would suggest that you rethink your position of keeping men as the strong dominant sex. And the only way this child could become a homo is if people all around him keep forcing him to put down the doll and be a man. gay people aren't gay because of dolls. They are gay because they do not prefer the opposite sex. Playing with dolls doesn't make them want the same sex.

Answer 4

Ok, you sound homophobic! boys playing with babies don't make homosexuals. However, it might make them better future fathers. It may also teach them compassion and empathy, but I guess that you aren't concerned in those things. We wonder why some men are lacking in parenting skills, well I ask you where are they supposed to learn these skills. I have spent many years as preschool teacher and a professional Nanny. I 've also studied abnormal psyc./criminal behavior. In all my experience, I know of no studies or cases where boys were homosexual from playing w/dolls. Children usually role play with dolls and will often model what they see at home or express feelings that they want to get out in a positive and safe way. Thus, you could actually learn a lot about your child. In the African American culture, being manly and strong are very stressed skills/traits. However, black males are just as likely to be homosexual as white males. Most little boys have a natural curiosity about babies as do little girls, but are afraid to express this as they fear retribution from their parents or playmates. Usually, this is only a phase and other interest develop.

In answer to the second question....don't ask opinions, if you don't want them. Women are generally more talkative than men. It's just our nature. The guys who are speaking from their true concern will probably give more than one line answers as well.

Answer 5

I let all of my sons have a doll. They are none of the above. It is not to make them less of a man. As a matter of fact most of the time when kids are little they don't know the difference between toys. Much less care. Just because a little boy plays with a doll doesn't make the boy a homo or a wuss. It does help teach them to be gentle compassionate and loving. No different than a father to his child. Children imitate the things they see adults do. Like a mother or father loving his children.

Answer 6

My son has 1 baby doll. He is 18 months old. When I became pregnant for our 2nd child I began to worry that he did not know what a baby was. All of the little girls his age knew what a baby was since they all had baby dolls.

I do not believe there is anything wrong with a little boy having a baby doll. As long as you do not go overboard and buy them a ton as if they were a little girl.

Using the baby doll as an educational tool has greatly helped us. He only has this one baby doll and no little accessories to go with it.

Answer 7

Playing with dolls will not make a boy a "homo". All children, boys and girls, like to imitate their parents. My son, who is just turned 3, likes to play with his older sisters dolls and kitchen. He even likes to play with her pretend make-up. Why? Because he wants to do everything we do! He knows that he is a boy and that mommy and sissy are girls, but he still wants to imitate us. I allow my son to play with those things, just as my daughter is allowed to play with balls & cars.

I used to work in a daycare with 2 year olds. We had a mom get upset with us because we let her son carry a purse from the dress-up area. We told her that we could not restrict him from this activity when all the other kids were doing the same thing. That was almost 10 years ago, and he seems to be "normal" now.

Here are a few links to add to my personal experience:

http://www.drspock.com/faq/0,1511,7719,00.html
http://www.bellaonline.org/articles/art1498.asp

Hope this information will open your mind a little.

Answer 8

You aren't looking for an answer, you are looking for a fight. Having a doll does not make a boy child gay anymore then a girl playing with a truck makes her a lesbian. Sheesh, get a grip and quite being so homophobic. Your lack of confidence in your own masculinity is showing.

Answer 9

When he grows up and becomes a father, will he be considered a "homo" if he holds his child or shows him/her affection? As a preschool teacher I can assure you that when the little boys in my class play with the dolls, they are modeling their daddies not their mommies.

Answer 10

Hey! I played with my sister's dolls when I was a kid. I don't consider myself a "wussy". Don't you agree that boys need to learn how to handle and care for babies? Or are you a chauvinist male?