This is very interesting. I agree with not telling boys to 'be a man' or girls to be ladylike. Not helpful.https://twitter.com/CHSommers/status/788480297209851904 …
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I think that depends on their model of manhood. Children need a positive male role model and then the ability to choose.
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Replying to @Operative_G
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@Operative_G Culture is huge, so are innate traits. I wldn't want passive-aggressive verbal abuse described as a form of feminity.3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @HPluckrose
Sure, but what it means to be a "man" or "woman" are questions fundamental to growing up and finding identity.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I think they're related. "Be a man" is only a problem if that "man" is a problem. Like saying "be brave". If you're not... well.
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Replying to @Operative_G
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@Operative_G If you're telling someone to 'be a gender' it suggests they're not doing gender properly. Encourage positive traits instead2 replies 1 retweet 4 likes -
Replying to @HPluckrose
Then you'd be suggesting that they aren't doing those traits properly.
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Replying to @Operative_G
Yes, exactly. I think 'you need to work on resiliance' is better than 'you need to work on being a man.'
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Generally, one's father or male role model is their male ideal anyway and, yes, developing, boys do work towards being a man.
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They can certainly do that! I don't think telling them to be one is helpful.
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