Although I was allowed to play my cousins’ toy guns and toy cars, I was not allowed to ride a bike because my grandmother thought biking is too “rough” for girls and girls can lose their virginity through such physical activity. It’s ridiculous and it used to irritate me because I was not allowed to do things that interest me and I felt I was unable to fully express myself sometimes because of my family’s ancient beliefs. With regards to children toys, toys are toys; they're made to help children develop their hobbies and interests. People need to stop interfering with children’s freedom by telling them that certain toys, colors, activities, behaviors, etc. are appropriate for girls and others for
