IADad

That is interesting, until recently we had no indoore ice within about 75 miles, so Nobody, male or female did figure skating here.

Now, thinking from a purely logisitcal point of view, I'd think it'd help to be gay to be a pairs skater. I know if I were an adolescent boy, getting to "handle" a girl, like they do would definitley lead to shifts in center of gravity...

Jeremy+3

I never got 'excited' in ballet and never known it to happen throughout theatre, and I would know, tights don't exactly conceal much.

xox.ilu.xox

I dunno....i really have to disagree!!!! Just becuase you are worried about him being called a "sissy" really isnt a valid enough reason to say, "Evven if you like ballet, you cant do it, cuz ppl are gonna think your gay". I think that is the stupidest reasoning ever.

If he wants to do ballet and is interested in it..LET HIM!! IF he doesnt like it once hes seen a class or two, find out what his interests are. If ppl start calling him a sissy, this is when you tell him " stick up for yourself Tell them I am not a sissy, ballet is great exercise and teaches you rhythm and makes you muscley!!!"

On another note, i went to cirque sublime (cirque du soleil) a few days ago and MAN that was amazing!!! They had the two guys that hold each other up and stuff, it was flippin UNREAL! IF you ever have a chance to go see them, do it! its amazing

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Believe me, my friend. I'm not one that bends to gender roles. I work in the theatre. I can sew as well as I can build a doghouse. I cook and I bake and I change the oil on my car. And my girlfriend loves it. Nobody calls me a sissy, probably because I weight 240 lbs. BUT, I chose to pursue all these avenues at an age when I knew what I wanted. I argue, at four, this child doesn't really know what he wants.

I wouldn't be uncomfortable with my boy being in ballet. In fact, my girlfriend and I are teaching our 3 year-old to ballroom dance. But, this gentleman is uncomfortable with it. The 4 year-old isn't saying, I want ballet. His wife is saying he wants ballet. In my relationship, we decide things together. There are LOTS of activities their child can participate in. There must be one that they both want their child to get involved with. What's the harm in doing that instead?

xox.ilu.xox

see, now that you word it that way, it makes sense!!! I happen to agree with you when you put it that way. Wording makes all the difference

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Ha ha! Sorry, sometimes my fingers type before my brain finishes thinking of how to word things!

ritchiem

My daughter has been in ballet since she was 3 or 4 years old (She's 9 now). There have always been 2-3 boys that have participated in classes (For one, they're a hit with the ladies that severely outnumber them). They are incredibly athletic once they hit their mid-teens and I wouldn't be surprised if they were in some kind of weight lifting/ strength conditioning class.

If you're worried about ballet being too feminine, you should look no further than Lynn Swann and Herschel Walker. Both incredible football players. Both of them took ballet.

Swann: Transcript: Lynn Swann 02/17/99

Walker:Walker Balances Bulk With Ballet - NYTimes.com

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VelvetRainDrops

I think it depends on what your son wants. Yes a 4 year olds wants may change frequently but that is all a part of growing up and learning about who you are. The only way for him to discover his interests is to try new things. However if he never mentioned an interest in it then i dont see why you should enroll him. See how he feels about it. Kids are pretty candid and will honestly say if they like or dislike something. It is great to help him discover his interests, but in my opinion not a good idea to force them into likes.

I dont think ballet is only for girls. I just think his interests and desires should be most important in deciding what activities to let him try.

Learning to accept your childs interests while they are still yound and discovering them for themselves may help a lot once they are teenagers and their interests take over.

Of course i am not saying to let him do anything his little heart desires so much as give him options and allow him to chose.

ElliottCarasDad

I dont know about ballet, but I do know a 3 year old who is into pink tutu's!

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What an adorable picture!!!

Lol my nephew was really interested in high heels and purses when he was about 2. But now only a year later he is really into tools. lmbo. Kids will develope their interests regaurdless of our agreement. the key is to gear them toward positive and rewarding things and helping them develop interests that way rather than in things that could cause harm.

Honestly, as a woman, i would not even consider putting my son (if i had one lol) in ballet unless HE showed an interest in it. And then...well i dont know how my husband would feel about that. lol.

Sometimes girls like football and boys like ballet. This doesnt always have anything to do with sexual orintation or gender role.