How do you think a dad feels when his son wants to get THIS?
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Couldn’t find a cooler dad than Mikki Willis, in this video where he explains why he’s totally cool (even enthusiastic) about his sun Azai chose an Ariel the Mermaid doll at the toy store.
This is the future of fatherhood, the model for what we should all be aiming to achieve. The acceptance of all our kids, of any gender, whatever they love.
YEAH, Azai! YEAH, Mikki!
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How about let your kid choose the toy they want, regardless of what ‘gender it was made for,’ and not make a deal of it either way… What is with making a big deal out of it when a kid chooses a ‘non-traditional’ toy – why does this have to make a statement about ‘gender expression’ or a burgeoning sexuality My brother had some dolls, my Mom didn’t make a big deal of it, all she ever said was ‘wow you’re a good daddy’ to his dolls – he’s straight – I just don’t understand why we celebrate things like… Read more »
Because he is making a statement to others, not directly to his kid?