Re: The joys of gender-less parenting?...

[amandarobinson]

Does anyone believe in gender neutral parenting?
Hi,

I am Amanda Robinson 2nd year Television production student from Leeds University and am doing research into gender neutral parenting. This was sparked by the recent Sasha Laxton case in the news.

I am looking for opinions and viewpoints on the subject matter, also response from people who currently raise their children 'gender neutral' would be much appreciated.

Best Wishes,
Amanda Robinson

 

[csdax]

I've not gone as far as raising my kids as 'gender neutral', but I can definitely see the appeal of it.

I do everything I can to avoid exposing my kids to gender stereotypes, but I often feel like I'm fighting a losing battle. I can't stand the 'pink aisle' at the stores, but my daughter still gravitates towards it because of the influences of the other girls at school. I use instances of stereotyping we run into as teaching opportunities. Even when I was 7 months pregnant with my 2nd child, I was outside building a deck because I couldn't let my 2-year-old daughter see Mummy sitting inside while Daddy and Granddad built the deck! I live the example, but it's an uphill struggle.

 

[BabyAngel]

I don't believe in it.