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I also resisted finding out whether we were having a boy or a girl (with each pregnancy) -- one reason was because I thought it would be fun to be surprised, but also I didn't want people giving me overly pink and lacy or blue, truck-themed clothes, etc. I couldn't believe how many people were offended at the idea that we weren't finding out the sex ahead of time so that we could get the "appropriate" clothes and toys. We did primary colors and animal themes for the nursery and I love our decor. It worked fine for our girls and it would have been good for a boy as well.
It's interesting, though -- I seem to naturally have one very girly girl and one that's more tomboyish. Totally by nature and personality.
I like your point about the question of attribution. People wouldn't normally dream of categorizing babies because they had brown hair instead of blonde, etc. -- why do people think babies would act or look a certain way because they are boys or girls? The gender roles become prominent soon enough, why not just let them enjoy babyhood free of stereotypes that might drive behavior?
Dec 4, 2006, 7:18:00 PM
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