It is natural that when we have a child, we think that raising a boy is much easier due to all the problems involved in being a woman in the society we live in. However, there are lessons for children that we should give to form better men.
Things we need to teach our children
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Raising a boy can be a lot harder than it looks and many women only realize it after they do. after all, raising a girl involves a series of issues that permeate the problems of machismo in society.
However, what many mothers forget is that machismo harms men too, making it difficult to raise a child regardless of gender. An example of this is when a boy asks his mother to play with princesses and fairies and hears from some adults things like, "Boys don't play with pink" and "Stop acting like a little girl.".
However, when these boys like superheroes, the story changes completely. Society tells boys all the time to “act like a man”, not to cry, much less be sensitive. Therefore, it is essential to emphasize to our boys that empathy, kindness and sensitivity are human qualities and not just feminine. So here are some essential teachings for our children.
1. Reframing the concept of being a man
Important to remember that being a man is about treating others with respect and not about force.
2. Remember that he is human before he was a man
Therefore, the essential qualities of a human being is to be kind and loving.
3. Talk about society's injustice towards men and women
It is important to remind our children how unfair it is that, in some places, men are guaranteed more rights than women.
4. It's okay to be sensitive
Everyone has feelings and it's okay to show it.
5. There is no such thing as boys and girls
Putting things in the box for boys and girls is nothing more than mere social constructions, so it's okay to go against that, the important thing is to teach that it's amazing to be yourself.
6. There is nothing wrong with not being violent.
It's extremely valid not to be violent and it's great not to be.