Our culture has strict rules for acceptable behavior for men and women. But what about kids who fall outside the boundaries of prescribed roles? This book is a guide for parents in the practical application of Gender Neutral Parenting -- a parenting style based on respect for a child's self-identity and providing latitude in exploring their own version of gender and gender expressions.
In Gender Neutral Parenting you'll learn the five skills essential for GNP: Become Aware of Genderization; Become Aware of Your Gender Bias; Create a Gender Diverse Environment; Start a Dialog About Gender; Deal With Family and Friends and Dispelling Myths
With practical examples and real world scenarios, this book will give you the strong foundation needed to implement GNP in your home and with your children. This book is for any parent, grandparent, or childcare teacher that wants a guide to raising kids without the strict limitations of gender roles and who wants to engage kids in conversations that will make them savvy media consumers and critical problem solvers around issues of gender and equality.
Stereotypes covered include:
Girl Genderization Stereotypes:
Boy Genderization Stereotypes:
You'll also learn how to deal with family and friends (and strangers) that don't understand your parenting approach. I'll answer questions like:
Author | Paige Lucas-Stannard |
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ISBN | 0615903525 |
Publication Date | Oct 28, 2013 |
Publisher | Verity Publishing |
Language | English |
Category | Gender Research, Physical / Emotional Development, Special Circumstances |
Parenting Books Age | Infant to Preschool, Child / School Age, Pre-Teen, Teen |