Amazing Benefits of Boys playing with Dolls//It's eye Opening 

I’m a father of twin boys. My wife recently introduced a little toy doll to them, and I immediately didn’t like the idea. I expressed how I’d prefer for them to play with action figures instead because I don’t want them to become too feminine. My wife insisted I try, so I took it upon myself to do my own research and stumbled upon your video and it opened my eyes. The book towards the end that you shared sealed the deal for me. Appreciate you sharing this knowledgeable information.

Totally agree dear, loved it.

This Ted Talk is excellent and would do the whole world good if shared and listened to widely ! I completely agree with all that you have said. Babies display the same emotional needs, irrespective of gender and we tend to them, yet isn't it so sad that once boys reach a certain age, we expect them to just switch off. This is down to society, cultures and traditions and most of us aren't doing these things to intentionally cause hurt, but an awareness of the detrimental affects that encouraging boys to suppress their emotions can have them is massively lacking. Boys who are taught to suppress their emotions often grow into men who suffer with so many issues that cascade and affect others including their loved ones, friends and careers. Anger problems, violence, bigotry, chauvinism and sadly and seriously suicide. It's a fact that men statistically commit suicide at much higher rates than boys, girls and women do. And I believe that it's down to this. It all starts with play and that's what people don't realise. Children learn so much and make sense of the world through play. Boy's toys are often inanimate and lots of them, although they are great and have a solid place in the world of play (things like toy tool kits and cars) many are inanimate and so they don't encourage much use of emotion and imagination. The book that you used as a good example is a gem, and should be a staple in schools all around, just like how books like 'The hungry caterpillar' and 'the gruffalo' are 😊. Thanks again for this video ❤

I was allowed to play with dolls, I’m now 33 a costume designer for tV/Film

I was allowed to play with dolls as a boy and now as a grown man I allow my self still to play and love my little people (dolls) because now I'm a doll collector.

the story nearly made me cry :D I have 2 boys 4 and 6 years old, both enjoy playing with them. I think it's great for them.

This is “TED”?

You realise that the entire reason boys don't usually play with dolls is because it's not their natural inclination/desire. By nature women and men are biologically different and therefore they are often going to desire to make different choices because of that. Biology is a massive influence. I don't think anything that goes against your nature as male or female could ultimately bring good to your life because of the way men and women are wired differently.