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Traditionally, participating in girls chores would have made Tony an object of ridicule and mockery. However, time have changed and today there is no strict line drawn between activities performed girls or boys. Children should be prepared to do whatever comes their way from an early age.
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In my culture, these household chores used to be considered typical for girls or women of the house. In recent years the idea has changed much, yet not to that extent as should be ideal for gender equality in the society. With respect to that, I believe the boy children should learn from an impressionable age that there should be no 'boy job' or 'girl job'. I hope this book can serve that purpose.
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Yes, it could be a deterrent or a catalyst, depending on the way the mother or father sees responsibility carried out by each gender.Sometimes, the culture of a people, also influences how parents see these responsibilities; and may influence their subsequent recommendation of the book to their child.
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stacie k wrote: 14 Jul 2018, 00:44 For me, I love to see all kids doing all types of chores. It will better prepare them for life, to be a better spouse and a better member of society.
Yes! Let's help make those men better husbands. I'm personally quite grateful that my husband has more cooking skills than I do, in the kitchen and on the grill. And women should know how to fix things so they can contribute in that way too. The more skills one learns in the household, the more skills one may grow for a career one day (mechanic, chef, construction worker).
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Shrabastee wrote: 23 Jul 2018, 05:14 In my culture, these household chores used to be considered typical for girls or women of the house. In recent years the idea has changed much, yet not to that extent as should be ideal for gender equality in the society. With respect to that, I believe the boy children should learn from an impressionable age that there should be no 'boy job' or 'girl job'. I hope this book can serve that purpose.
Absolutely! If there is work to be done then everyone should be helping to get it done. If you don't know how to do something, learn from someone who does and eventually you can contribute to that task. Hopefully those sharing a household will all feel the same way about this so chores can be divided equitably.
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Um... there are 'girl's' chores and 'boy's' chores? OMG we haven't gotten over even that yet? Doesn't bode well for our society if we are still thinking in those veins!
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Yes I think the fact that Tony does all this chores that were traditionally believed to belong to girls could either encourage or deter parents from getting this book for their boy child. In my opinion, parents should get this book for their boys because it could be a start to raising better men
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kfwilson6 wrote: 24 Jul 2018, 12:18
Shrabastee wrote: 23 Jul 2018, 05:14 In my culture, these household chores used to be considered typical for girls or women of the house. In recent years the idea has changed much, yet not to that extent as should be ideal for gender equality in the society. With respect to that, I believe the boy children should learn from an impressionable age that there should be no 'boy job' or 'girl job'. I hope this book can serve that purpose.
Absolutely! If there is work to be done then everyone should be helping to get it done. If you don't know how to do something, learn from someone who does and eventually you can contribute to that task. Hopefully those sharing a household will all feel the same way about this so chores can be divided equitably.
I agree, that is what should prevail in an ideal society. However, what happens in real life is far from ideal. Suppose both the husband and the wife are working and at the end of the day both reach home exhausted. In most cases (there are exceptions), the wife now has to cook meals or take care of children while the husband might relax. This is a sad fact yet true.
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Some cultures may be, but in my family, every activity is made by any gender. All is about perspective.
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Gravy wrote: 01 Jul 2018, 03:57 I feel so badly for kids whose parents can't see the pain they put their kids through. And even worse for those whose parents just don't care, as long as they don't go against the status quo.
This is one of the things I love about these books. In many ways, they defy tradition. The diversity, the non-traditional gender roles. I really like it and I think this age is the right time to start promoting the acceptance and normalization of differences and individuality. I do love Toni! Even his name is spelled using the more usual spelling for a girl Toni.
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Wheather they are inside chores, or outside chores. Boy or girl. It is a good idea to teach kids to do all sorts of things, that way when they get older and live on their own they know how to clean the kitchen or do their own laundry. For a parent not to do that because they think that cleaning the house is a girl's job or vice versa doesn't really help the child. My mom taught me how to change the tires and check the oil, change the oil. How to do plumbing and electrical work along with cleaning and maintaining the house. I don't always enjoy it but if I was ever by myself and something happened I would know what to do. But in the end I guess it just depends on who raised you.
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Responsibility should be taught at a young age and it doesn't matter which chores are for girls or for boys. Both should learn to be independent so both should learn all chores.
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Amy+++ wrote: 27 Jul 2018, 02:13 Wheather they are inside chores, or outside chores. Boy or girl. It is a good idea to teach kids to do all sorts of things, that way when they get older and live on their own they know how to clean the kitchen or do their own laundry. For a parent not to do that because they think that cleaning the house is a girl's job or vice versa doesn't really help the child. My mom taught me how to change the tires and check the oil, change the oil. How to do plumbing and electrical work along with cleaning and maintaining the house. I don't always enjoy it but if I was ever by myself and something happened I would know what to do. But in the end I guess it just depends on who raised you.
This is an excellent perception on life. I absolutely agree with you. Parents should give their children as many advantages in life as they can. The more skills one has, the better I think.
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Dolor wrote: 30 Jul 2018, 21:56 Responsibility should be taught at a young age and it doesn't matter which chores are for girls or for boys. Both should learn to be independent so both should learn all chores.
Yes! independence is so important in today's society. If you are living alone before marriage or never get married, you will either have to learn how to cook, clean, take care of the lawn etc. or hire someone to do those things. Those aren't tasks most people can hire out. So everyone should learn basic tasks and chores to live alone.
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Eva Darrington wrote: 27 Jul 2018, 01:16
Gravy wrote: 01 Jul 2018, 03:57 I feel so badly for kids whose parents can't see the pain they put their kids through. And even worse for those whose parents just don't care, as long as they don't go against the status quo.
This is one of the things I love about these books. In many ways, they defy tradition. The diversity, the non-traditional gender roles. I really like it and I think this age is the right time to start promoting the acceptance and normalization of differences and individuality. I do love Toni! Even his name is spelled using the more usual spelling for a girl Toni.
It is never too early to learn good values. I wish more people would have noticed the spelling. I hate when people say or spell my name incorrectly when they should know better. Poor Toni keeps getting called Tony all over the forum.
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