Hello Maga parents of toddlers / preschoolers!
Do you have any tips on how to handle this the maga way?
I brought my 4 year old to a play area (Seattle). While taking a break, my son said you know mom, "Some dads are girls!". I asked, Who said that? Then he pointed out to a boy he was playing with.
I told him, "No we believe that mommies are girls and daddies are boys" and left it at that.
What would you say to your child? My 12 year old got stuff like this down but if you have any advice for younger kids, help a mama pede out. Thanks! ?
Thank you. Its just a little difficult when you're in their territory.
Your answer was perfect. Well done. It’s also important to teach the concept of perspective. (For example, if your child learns that Santa isn’t “real” before other children, it’s important to tell your child that some children still think he is real but it would be wrong to tell them, otherwise it could ruin their joy. It’s better for a “knowing” child to remain silent if asked about Santa. Silence can be the better part of valor.) So it’s also important to explain to your child that other people may think differently or define things differently. But in your house this is what you believe. A 4 year old shouldn’t be brought into sexually based discussions. Keep things firm yet general/vague. I doubt they would have many follow up questions. But you might want to tell them not to confront friends or correct them. Listening is a virtue. Let others believe what they want to. Live and let live. The Golden Rule. Etc. Otherwise it might lead to a playground conflict that, in Seattle, could well land you in hot water. (I’m a dad of 4 from the east coast. Granddad of three grandkids currently on the west coast.)