Comments on: A day of princesses for my prince http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/10078/a-day-of-princesses-for-my-prince/ Gainesville Sun lifestyles editor Sarah Sain gives you a glimpse into her life as a working mom to three boys, ages 4, 2 and a new baby. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hen Diesel http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/10078/a-day-of-princesses-for-my-prince/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Hen Diesel Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:05:53 +0000 http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/?p=10078#comment-153 Actually... Pink and purple have ended up being favorite colors for both of my boys (5 and 2). The oldest is very into science and wants to be a paleontologist, archeologist, pirate, treasure hunter, and one other thing that is escaping me right now. The lil' one is very into sports. Football, basketball, baseball, golf club, bat, and he is there. And I heard somewhere that pink used to be a very important color with the knights in medieval times. We will see if this continues with school... I also appreciate your point on showing films with proactive and strong women. I mentioned to my oldest that maybe I, too, could become a paleontologist and help him as I love science. He informed that I could not because that type of job was for guys. Wow. Where did that come from? I am the one that sludges through the local creeks with him looking for fossils, catches the lizards, and takes many leadership roles. I was floored that my five year old had already been indoctrinated with this, and this is not the 1950's. We must be grateful to all of the women in the past that have forged the way, but as my own son has enlightened me -- there is still much to be done. Our girls and boys need women role models. Actually… Pink and purple have ended up being favorite colors for both of my boys (5 and 2). The oldest is very into science and wants to be a paleontologist, archeologist, pirate, treasure hunter, and one other thing that is escaping me right now. The lil’ one is very into sports. Football, basketball, baseball, golf club, bat, and he is there. And I heard somewhere that pink used to be a very important color with the knights in medieval times. We will see if this continues with school…

I also appreciate your point on showing films with proactive and strong women. I mentioned to my oldest that maybe I, too, could become a paleontologist and help him as I love science. He informed that I could not because that type of job was for guys. Wow. Where did that come from? I am the one that sludges through the local creeks with him looking for fossils, catches the lizards, and takes many leadership roles. I was floored that my five year old had already been indoctrinated with this, and this is not the 1950’s. We must be grateful to all of the women in the past that have forged the way, but as my own son has enlightened me — there is still much to be done. Our girls and boys need women role models.

]]> By: Linda http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/10078/a-day-of-princesses-for-my-prince/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Linda Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:38:33 +0000 http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/?p=10078#comment-117 I agree. All my grandsons need to know that men and women are equal. Maybe we use our heads more than brawn, but we can get things accomplished never the less!! I agree. All my grandsons need to know that men and women are equal. Maybe we use our heads more than brawn, but we can get things accomplished never the less!!

]]> By: Sarah http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/10078/a-day-of-princesses-for-my-prince/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Sarah Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:09:22 +0000 http://raisingboys.blogs.gainesvillemoms.com/?p=10078#comment-116 You should try "Beauty and the Beast" next. Both Belle and the Beast are strong characters that your boys might like. You should try “Beauty and the Beast” next. Both Belle and the Beast are strong characters that your boys might like.

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