Boys 'Don't Cry' And Girls 'Aren't Strong,' But Parents Can Change The Conversation

Raising kids comes with a lot of challenges, but one roadblock that many parents don't expect is dealing with gendered expectations. Before children are even born, people begin to make assumptions on who they will be based on their gender. Girls get pink clothes, boys get blue. Girls like princesses, boys like sports. Girls are emotional, boys are strong. There's only one problem. These out-of-date ideals are simply not true and are in no way linked to gender. As a result, many parents are fighting back and changing the conversation. Their aim is to raise well-rounded children who become high-functioning...

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