I am happy to have found a site where parenting is discussed and I can join in...I have been a mother for 27+ years...I cannot say I have been a parent as that implies a pair, for much of my mothering has been as a one-ent. We cannot raise our children gender-less as they indeed have a specific gender. To raise our children unbiased is the goal, my boys are indeed boys, they tend toward boy activities which are generally far more active and energetic. The girl energy is different, albeit energetic all the same. My daughter can wear short hair and not be considered masculine, my boys can wear long hair and not be considered feminine. They are clean and well groomed. A judgement passed regarding someones gender according to looks is indeed a judgement. We need to practice non judgemental attitudes, comparisons and criticisms...this will allow a boy to play Mommy and a girl to play Daddy so they can better identify with the other, knowing all along it is PLAY. Sometimes they are the baby, or the dog! None of this will harm a child.
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