I have a 6yr old tomboy and a 4yr old boy. From a young age M has stated she doesn't want to be a girl because "girls are rubbish", and because of this I tend to read them both books aimed at boys, for example 'Horrid Henry' and, just recently, the 'Ricky Rocket' series.
I just wondered if any other mums out there are concerned about the way girls are depicted in these books - I find it disparaging to say the least and depressing that boys are being encouraged to think of girls in stereotypical terms from such a young age - no wonder M wants to be a boy!
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strawhat1 · 09/06/2011 21:06
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