To think primary schools now days are more misogynistic amongst the boys, than in the past?

We'd all be pretty naive to see how popular a man like Trump has been to young men in America and think that a significant number of young men over here won't also believe that they are being under represented and marginalised.

Hes popular with plenty of women….

You clearly that you are against them supporting him… Nothing more controlling than that whatever their opinions may be.

I've actually noticed the opposite. Boys and girls wearing less stereotyped clothing for example. When I was a kid (in my early 40s now) there was no way on earth a boy would have worn pink or sparkles, or a girl blue. Kids are much more tolerant about what others wear now. Same with hobbies - lots of female footballers at our school etc.

Mine are 10 and 8 and the only thing I've heard said about Trump is how horrible some of his behaviour and policies are. We've discussed women's rights, abortion, racism and all sorts of things and they are highly aware of equality. Far more than I was at that age.

My kids watch YouTube etc but it's all harmless- minecraft, lego etc.

Me? Control their opinions? Do you have teenagers?🤣🤣🤣

They know what rape is. They know what rapists do. And they don't admire them. But you go ahead and teach your sons whatever @Michelle12A. I can't stop you being part of the problem. On your own back be it.🤷‍♀️

We'd all be pretty naive to see how popular a man like Trump has been to young men in America and think that a significant number of young men over here won't also believe that they are being under represented and marginalised. I know several of my son's peer group (whose parents would be absolutely shocked) express positive things about Andrew Tate, and unfortunately he does impress a lot of them. My sons claim they don't like him / aren't impressed but I think it would be pretty naive to assume they are saying the same things to their friends. It's something I think everyone needs to be properly aware of, and not assume this is some other class of boys other than their sons.

@Username9898 I have a 4 yo DD, she already comes home from school (reception) and says things like “girls can’t be friends with boys, I can’t play with X because girls don’t play with boys” “why is that lady wearing boys clothes”

I have absolutely no idea where she gets this from as I actively try and encourage her to like/play with all different things and correct her when she says things like this.

But they are a reflection of society I guess

I find it alarming how over sexualised kids are, one of my relatives is constantly mimicking female celebs on insta pouting, staring down the camera, etc she’s 8!!!! No idea why she even has social media.

Well maybe they aren’t keep on you controlling their opinions.

Jesus, it’s not something I’m experiencing with my girls but let’s face it Trump has just got into power again after referring to a fellow politician as a bitch. It’s everywhere.

What are you talking about? It's not boy bashing at all 🙄

If you have a nine year old talking about Andrew Tate you report it to school as a safeguarding concern.

The end.

Some twenty years ago, I was talking to my Year 2 class and mentioned I had a motorbike. Shortly after, one of the boys said to a couple of others (whilst mining holding onto handlebars) "This is Mrs Freaks on her motorbike... 'Aaargh! How do you stop this thing!!!" They all laughed.

Not misogyny perhaps, but certainly sexism. At six. I guess they must have learnt it at home.

I'm not at all keen on my sons admiring a rapist and repeat sex offender against women. I don't care if he is the POTUS.

I’m pretty sure those aren’t the only two options.

I am a teacher. I have noticed a rise in interest in people like trump . Loads of teenage boys thrilled about the result the other day.
Agree with the year 7s making moaning sexual noises in lessons. The girls do not do this.

Andrew tate is alarming. Maybe have a chat with teacher? Trump is not that bad. I’d rather my kid to think trump is idle than Angela Rayner.

It isn’t boy bashing to point out an increase is misogyny. No one is saying it is young boys faults but to pretend it isn’t a problem is not helping the issue. We don’t want some young boys to grow up into the types of men we frequently read about on here, we want a better future for young girls and women.

I also think it’s concerning that we can’t discuss misogynistic traits that we’re seeing in young boys without being accused of boy-shaming.

Nobody is saying that boys are born wrong, or are all terrible, we’re saying that they’re mirroring worrying aspects of our society at a young age. Are we just supposed to not comment on it and let it pan out, not do anything to try and stop it, otherwise we’re on a vendetta against boy children?

Completely agree.
This has got nothing to do 'boy bashing’
It’s what people are seeing and experiencing.

This is very concerning. My 10 year old boy hasn’t mentioned anything like this to me. When around his friends they seem to chat endless nonsense about football, sweets, holidays etc. he is not allowed youtube at all.

Rumpelstiltskin is an old fairy story.
My issue with it the father arranged for his daughter to marry the king because she can spin straw to gold and the language at the end of the story is the king let's his wife live in his castle.
It is such a horrible story which used to anger me 50 years ago as a child. But why the hell is it still part of the Oxford reading scheme used in schools.
It's got arranged marriage, elements of slavery and domestic abuse all normalised and the king then ALLOWS his wife to live in his castle. It makes me rage!

My DS5 has mainly female friends. He’s not interested in spiderman, football etc which the majority of boys in his class seem to be and so gravitates towards the girls. They do lots of drawing, play imaginary games etc. Added to this he has longish (bottom of ear length) hair and likes bright colours. He frequently tells me that other kids ask him if he is a girl, ask why he likes ‘girl things’… Added to this some of the boys do the whole “girls are babies”, “girls can’t be firefighters” etc etc. I overheard a female friends the other day say “you’re more like a girl really because you like rainbows and boys don’t like rainbows”.
I know this isn’t quite on the same lines as commenting on Andrew Tate but I feel like these attitudes at 5 will lead into that in the future. I just can’t believe that this has started already, he’s 5!! All 5 year olds should like rainbows and not have to worry about filling some kind of fighting, superhero brawling mold.