Parents play a crucial role in shaping children's beliefs about gender from "summary" of Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue by Christia Spears Brown
The way parents talk to their children about gender can have a significant impact on how children view themselves and others. From a young age, children are like sponges, absorbing information and cues from the world around them. Parents are one of the most influential sources of information for children, and the messages they convey about gender can shape their children's beliefs and attitudes. When parents reinforce traditional gender stereotypes in their language and behavior, they are sending a clear message to their children about what is expected of them based on their gender. For example, if parents consistently tell their daughters that they should be nurturing and caring while encouraging their sons to be strong and independent, they are reinforcing the idea that these qualities are inherently linked t...
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