At what point does the great divide take place between males and females? Well, apparently around age five. I never would have believed it myself before teaching for a couple of years and having kids myself that some of it was inate. I just thought it was mostly societal influence.
I mean, all through childhood they divided us up into boys and girls lines and activities; and steered us to separate boys and girl toys and colors, even. And yes this still goes on today, and I thought I've been pretty good at not making that distinction for my son. Because, who cares if he thinks pink and doll houses are cool?..... |
