Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue
Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue
Christia Spears Brown
Felicia Day
A really funny, science-filled and accessible book about kids and gender roles we impose on them. - Felicia Day
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Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue

Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes

Christia Spears Brown
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Christia Spears Brown
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In "Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue," Christia Spears Brown offers a groundbreaking approach to raising children in a world saturated with gender stereotypes. As a developmental psychologist and a mother, Brown combines her professional expertise with personal insights to challenge the conventional wisdom of gendered parenting. Through a blend of humor, accessible prose, and science-based research, this enlightening guide dismantles the pink and blue divisions that constrain children's potential, urging parents to focus on their child's unique strengths and passions rather than conforming to societal norms. Brown meticulously explores the subtle ways in which gender stereotypes infiltrate every aspect of childhood, from the toys children are encouraged to play with, to the subjects they are nudged towards in school. "Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue" not only exposes the limitations placed on children by these stereotypes but also provides practical, actionable advice for parents who aspire to cultivate an environment where their children can thrive as their true selves. Addressing topics ranging from birthday parties and education to sports and emotional intelligence, this book is an essential resource for parents who want to empower their children to break free from gender constraints and embrace their individuality.

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Released
2014
1 Jan
Length
240
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A really funny, science-filled and accessible book about kids and gender roles we impose on them. - Felicia Day
That assumption—that labeling and sorting children based on gender doesn’t really matter as long as everyone is treated fairly—would hold true if children only paid attention to the more overt, obvious messages we adults send. If children only listened to our purposeful messages, parenting would be easy. Most (but not all) parents and teachers take great effort in treating their children fairly, regardless of gender. Parents don’t need to say to their daughters, “You probably won’t enjoy math” or say to their sons, “Real boys don’t play with dolls.” Most parents wouldn’t dream of saying these blatant stereotypes to their kids. But research has shown that when we label (and sort and color-code) by gender, children do notice. And it matters—children are learning whether you mean to be teaching them or not.
— Christia Spears Brown, Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue

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