Before a baby is even born, their favorite color has already been chosen for them. When baby showers are being planned two colors come to mind: pink and blue. Baby registries are filled with pink or blue clothes and toys but very few gender neutral colors. From the moment children first walk into a toy store, they are greeted with pink or blue aisles. This makes children feel and think that the toy aisles filled with pink items are for girls only and the blue aisles contain boys only toys. Toys, toy commercials and toy aisles should be gender neutral, allowing children to choose toys that interest them without fear of bullying or peer pressure.
Children grow up thinking that they are what they play with. “Research shows that children’s interests, ambitions and skills can be shaped early on by the media they consume and the toys with which they play, potentially influencing everything from the subjects they choose to study and the careers they ultimately pursue” ("White House Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes In Play" 10). Little girls are given cooking and cleaning toys and dolls to take care of. …show more content…
“In order to help close the gender gaps in our workforce, children need to be exposed to diverse role models and taught a variety of skills so they can develop their talents and pursue their passions without limits” ("White House Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes In Play" 10). Parents won’t be able say that this toy is only for girls or this toy is only for boys. Children won’t feel pressured to only go down the pink aisle or the blue aisle. They will be free to choose any toy that suites their interests without fear of repercussions. Allowing children to choose any toy they want opens their minds to the possibility that they can be anything they want to be. Opening their minds and letting them play and pretend helps them imagine a career in any field that they
Children grow up thinking that they are what they play with. “Research shows that children’s interests, ambitions and skills can be shaped early on by the media they consume and the toys with which they play, potentially influencing everything from the subjects they choose to study and the careers they ultimately pursue” ("White House Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes In Play" 10). Little girls are given cooking and cleaning toys and dolls to take care of. …show more content…
“In order to help close the gender gaps in our workforce, children need to be exposed to diverse role models and taught a variety of skills so they can develop their talents and pursue their passions without limits” ("White House Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes In Play" 10). Parents won’t be able say that this toy is only for girls or this toy is only for boys. Children won’t feel pressured to only go down the pink aisle or the blue aisle. They will be free to choose any toy that suites their interests without fear of repercussions. Allowing children to choose any toy they want opens their minds to the possibility that they can be anything they want to be. Opening their minds and letting them play and pretend helps them imagine a career in any field that they