Cute theory.
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The thing is, it shouldn't matter. The photos aren't sexual, and to claim that they are — and worse, blame Willow Smith for them being sexual — is to forcibly sexualize a 13-year-old girl just because she's a 13-year-old girl.
Is it bad that I don't really see a scandal here? From what I've read he's a close family friend, and the photo itself is pretty bland and asexual. It just looks like they were hanging out on a warm day and someone snapped a picture. Of course if it turns out they are dating I'll be grossed out and outraged like…
It's just unfortunate to me to see people talk about wanting gender equity but then saying they'd never let a boy/young man babysit for them.
Right on. The patriarchy hurts everyone. We can start by giving mothers and fathers in this country a proper maternity/paternity leave system so they can bond and work together as a family, establishing that everyone has a part in raising a child, not just a mother. Or, start by setting an example for our children at…
Here's a simple logical argument: you can't say you want men to be more exposed to childcare and learning how to be nurturing and then also say you don't want boys and young men around kids. You can't have it both ways. Forget the stupid names. Forget the silliness of announcing OMG MALE BABYSITTERS.
"I would be really, really hesitant about male baby-sitters unless they're close family."
My middle brother used to do babysitting when he was 15-22. It was a little extra cash, kids like him, and he was a fun babysitter. Most of the families he sat for though were single mothers who were looking to add a more male presence in their children's lives. I get why people are cautious, but you should be…
Agreed. The name is idiotic, but the stereotype that men can't be nurturers is idiotic and harmful. It's harmful to men because it basically assumes that they are all pedophiles and/or incompetent, and it's harmful to women because if men can't take care of babies that must mean that it's women's job (so don't you…
"In addition, mitters can roughhouse with little boys and do activities outside that the ladies might not be so into".
The problem is that statistics are influences by reporting. Generally cases where a woman sexually assaults a child are reported, so statistically they don't exist.
Ok, yes, the *term* is eyeroll-worthy...but is this not a positive development overall? I feel we might be missing the forest for the trees in some of the comments.
I'm all for it, if we can expand it to other professions. Male cops = mops. "You're a male doctor? Ohhhhh, you mean you're a moctor! That is sooooo adorable!"
My perception of gender roles can be used to uphold the gender roles being forced on children! Isn't that great!
WE LOVE HAVING OUR WORLD FLATTERED.
I can flatter a girl's world by playing prince/princess or entertain a little boy by wrestling for hours.
For real. I can't figure out for the life of me why the term "manny" came into being. We don't call women "wannies."
Couldn't male baby sitters still be called... you know... baby sitters? I didn't know that was a gender-specific term (or perhaps this is just society trying to differentiate the male and female experience here?).
"Being a mother trumps all. Darn to heck all those scientists with their dumb-ass specialties and studies and laboratory learning, centuries of endeavor and innovation and helping save lives bullshit."