Tag: masculinity
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Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, the 2015 National Shooting Sports Manual for the Boy Scouts of America included a controversial rule prohibiting “water gun fights” among its members. This regulation mandates that water guns, along with rubber bands, should only be aimed at non-human targets. While this policy isn’t new, it…
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Why I Refuse to Tell My Sons to ‘Man Up’
Get Pregnant Fast Phrases like “man up,” “grow some balls,” and “don’t be such a wimp” are all too common in our society. They strike a chord with me as I strive to raise my sons to be strong and capable, but also kind and emotionally intelligent. My goal is to nurture boys who will…
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A Toast to Dads Raising Their Sons to Be Good, Decent Men
Get Pregnant Fast In a year as tumultuous as 2016, it’s challenging to find a silver lining. However, one positive outcome has been the spotlight on the pressing issues plaguing our society. Like that unique light an aesthetician employs to reveal blemishes during a facial, we can no longer ignore the glaring issues of sexism…
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An Open Letter to My Partner: Let’s Reconsider the Use of ‘Girl’ as an Insult
Get Pregnant Fast Dear James, I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for you. You are a fantastic father and a loving husband, and I genuinely appreciate all the hard work you put into our family. From tackling the laundry to being an involved dad to our boys, it’s clear…
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Confronting Gender Stereotypes With My Son
Get Pregnant Fast On a quiet afternoon, I found myself on the couch with my 8-year-old son, engrossed in an episode of Pokémon. Suddenly, he sighed deeply and confessed, “Dad, I really like pink.” His eyes were cast downward, as if he were admitting a grave secret. In that moment, I was transported back to…
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These Dads’ Fantastic Shirts Are Challenging Fatherhood Stereotypes
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where outdated stereotypes still linger, especially as they pertain to fatherhood, one dad is taking a stand. Meet Jake Thompson, a writer and devoted father, who decided to address the sexist messages often found on apparel aimed at dads. Frustrated by shirts proclaiming phrases like, “Protecting my daughter from…
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“Boys Will Be Boys” Is an Outdated Justification for Poor Behavior
Get Pregnant Fast Just a couple of days before a tragic shooting in Orlando, my partner was drawn into a heated conversation with her son’s father. It all started when he sent her a photo of their son, Lucas, proudly displaying a massive monster truck T-shirt, captioned, “This is how little boys should dress.” For…