Gender roles

An interesting read from CNN I will have to say, regarding how perceived gender roles and norms affect a child's mental health and development.

Why...it's almost as if the very idea of gender roles is antiquated and should be relegated to the backbenches of history just like every outdated idea. A girl should not be forced to play the good and demure princess of the past and a boy should not be expected to be the macho, aggressive player. Apparently, all of that thinking damages a child's growth and reinforces gender stereotypes.

No duh. It's kinda been seen in real life already especially amongst women who don't confirm to the traditional teachings of feminity. I also recall the old work place where I had to go around explaining that no, a piano is not a girl's instrument and girls can play the drums too because it's not a boy's instrument; it's an instrument.

Sheesh. Get with the century, people. Gender roles should be eliminated simply because it's outdated. Women should be treated equally in work and society and men should be allowed not to be macho or aggressive or dominating. One individual is different from another and stereotypes are dead and done.