21 Responses

1. jessiblu

   01|Jan|2010 1

   I am sure there is nothing “wrong” with your little one(tho it sounds like you’re already aware of this) while the debate remains open on whether or not being gay is something that happens to you or something you’re born as(I personally feel the latter)(I actually have a feminist cousin who, in hopes of breaking “girls play dollies” “boys play trucks” stereotypes, switched toys on her kids just to mix it up a bit giving her first boy dolls to play with, but he ripped their heads off and ran for the trucks;he also never had a big sis to show him more sensitive forms of play)(which is a wonderful thing to embrace)I would simply tell your ignorant neighbor/friend not to be such a homophobe & that you’ll embrace your children’s uniqueness and individuality regardless of his sexual orientation,(which’ll really get ‘em going!haha!) which this person shouldn’t be concerned with cuz we’re talking about a baby! (morons!) so anyways, keep being the wonderful supportive mother you are! good luck to you!

2. LITTLE 1 :o)

   01|Jan|2010 2

   Nothing is wrong with a 19 month old boy playing with his sisters barbies. My 2 1/2 year old son has a boy cabbage patch kids! And studies have found that boys that play with dolls become better husbands and fathers! So don’t worry about it! I would worry about it if he was 19 years old and playing with dolls!

3. Meri

   01|Jan|2010 3

   Letting your son play with dolls will not make him gay! I can’t believe you are actually worried about this! Let him be himself and play with what he wants and don’t worry about what other people think!

4. QueenofS

   01|Jan|2010 4

   Little 1 is right. It is recommended these days that parents let their boys play with dolls.
   My son has a Care Bear, a Cabbage Patch and other “girl” toys. He prefers his trucks but plays with the “girl” toys sometimes. There is no way that allowing your son to play with dolls is going to turn him gay, your neighbor is being ridiculous.

5. just amanda

   01|Jan|2010 5

   that isn’t going to make your son gay. as i remember a line from a 20/20 show “why are boys not allowed to be sensitive? if there was more guys out there that were more sensitive, a lot more girls would be happy” don’t worry about what your son plays with. if your daugther started to play with trucks and cars, does that mean you are trying to turn her into a lebsian? no, when a girl plays with cars and trucks, she seems tough. that is all. i say let your son play with dolls all he wants, and who cares what other parents think?

6. Tambara

   01|Jan|2010 6

   Wanting to play with the dolls is just your son’s way of socializing and wanting to interact with another child. This is healthy, not turning your child gay. You are right in thinking that your neighbor is absurd! zzzKeep up the good work!

7. WP Autoblogging Plugin

   01|Jan|2010 7

   Don’t worry about it. He just wants to be like his big sister at moment. And anyway…if your son is really happy playing with girl toys…why stop him? Does it really matter in the long run? If you want, buy him a GI Joe or Ken doll so he can have a male toy.

8. WP Robot Wordpress Autoposter

   02|Jan|2010 8

   I don’t think its gay at all! Your son is taking an interest to a mini version of the people he sees everyday (except without the long legs). My brother played with my dolls till he was five or so, and then he started only playing with cars and boy things! I don’t get why dolls are strictly reserved for girls! Whats wrong with a guy playing with a plastic version of a human! Don’t worry about it. He’ll grow out of it like all boys do. Just give him time. If you are really disturbed by this, try encouraging him with other toys every time he goes for the dolls! Good luck and best wishes!

9. ames018

   02|Jan|2010 9

   There is nothing wrong with this.. We don’t think anything of a girl that wants to play with trucks.. So there is nothing wrong with a boy playing with dolls.. He will realize eventually that most boys don’t play with dolls and he’ll go on to boys toys.. Maybe get him a little boy cabbage patch doll Don’t listen to your neighbour he probably lets his kids play with guns

10. Michelle L

    02|Jan|2010 10

    I would not worry at all. I have a son and he used to play with his 2 older sisters barbie’s. He is 4 now and as boy as boy can be and still will play with my daughters barbie’s when she takes them out.

11. two12

    02|Jan|2010 11

    all kids go through the gay phase… especially if they have an older sister. some kids just never grow out of it… it is ok if he turns out gay just dont be suprised

12. Free WP Autoposter Plugins

    02|Jan|2010 12

    yes. it may turn him gay. the world doesn’t need anymore gay people. it’s immoral and wrong.

13. katiekis

    02|Jan|2010 13

    First of all your neighbor is wrong. I have a 5 year old daughter and a 2 1/2 year old son. He plays with everything of hers. He loves her princess stuff and also plays dress up. It is totally normally. I am married to a real manly man and he doesn’t have a problem with it either. It is just pretend. Anyway, sounds like your neighbor is a homophobe. He is using your daughter as a role model which at this age isn’t bad. Now if he was 15 and doing this well then I would agree with your neighbor but not at this age. Good luck and let your son be happy.

14. ConFuZzl

    02|Jan|2010 14

    all kids go through the same thing. my brother was the same way.

15. tzstylin

    02|Jan|2010 15

    my 18 year old nephew used to play in my sisters’ makeup and she FREAKED. mom told her every child goes thru it. they want to emulate what others do. he’s learning – do you want to hinder that?
    now my nephew is a fabulous guitar player (he comes up with incredible sounds and chords – i swear it sounds like angels). he also writes – plays,music,poetry,stories etc.
    his father is an artist ( WELL KNOWN ) mother can type 200 wpm with 0 mistakes (i didn’t get those genes) and my nephew is also great with his hands. he also does makeup for his mom, sisters, gramma, aunts, girlfriend – he’s straight.
    NO NEED TO WORRY

16. steeler1

    02|Jan|2010 16

    It is fine. I have a 3 yr old son and a 7 yr old daughter. He plays with all of her barbies and other toys too. They just want to be like their older siblings and spend time together. Everyone who says that it turns them gay are dumb. Let him play with them while he is young.

17. cookie

    03|Jan|2010 17

    Chances are that he just wants some attention from his big sister and playing with her toys with her is how he’s decided to get it (it could be worse he could be hitting her or something). Let him play with the barbies. Tell your neighbour that you prefer to think that instead of putting him on the path to being gay that your putting him on the path to being a caring and sensitive young man…the kind that someday she’ll wish her daughter was bringing home… instead of the macho controlling “a womans place is in the kitchen” type of guy that was only allowed to play with trucks and guns as a small child.
    Remember at least they’re playing together and not fighting!

18. garden_b

    03|Jan|2010 18

    Let him play. I bought both of my boys baby dolls when they were little. Their father (big, tough, military type) bought our youngest (3 at the time) a Barbie because he asked for one. They have a kitchen set, easy bake oven, and dresses in the dress up box. They also have construction toys, trucks, dinosaurs and other “boy” toys. Variety allows children to develop their interests without pressure to be a certain way. And if your son turns out to be gay…. Well, you’ll still love that beautiful child anyway, right? No one will lose.

19. childofg

    03|Jan|2010 19

    Your son is fine, he is just wanting to be like his sister. Boys play with dolls just as much as girls and there is nothing wrong with it. I played with cars when I was a kid and I am not gay, not that there is anything wrong with it. Sexual tendencies do not come from playing with toys for god sakes.

20. jamibrot

    03|Jan|2010 20

    This does not mean he’s going to be gay…..he’s still little and still curious about EVERYTHING. He more than likely wants to do things that he sees your daughter doing because she is older and younger kids tend to immitate the older ones.

21. Hummer Parts

    03|Jan|2010 21

    I would not worry about it, its natural for your son to want to play with his sister, I’m sure she plays with his trucks and cars right.