Valerie Nicole
05-16-2007, 09:55 PM
I was at my karate class tonight, and as usual there were some kids sitting on the chairs for people who just come by to watch their family in the class. They had some paper and craft supplies and such, which I was glad to see because I really support creativity. I happened to be there when one of their friends showed up, and the girls told their friend (also a girl) what they were doing. They said they were making "he-she's" of Spongebob Squarepants and his friend, Patrick. I heard them further explain this as "turning them into girls."
My mind was blown right away. I'm still not sure whether to see this as a good thing, a bad thing, or a mix of both. On the one hand, there is some definite awareness there in these children, which I consider a good thing. On the other hand, perhaps this is a sign of stereotyping and intolerance (though I hate to refer to "tolerance" as a good thing). Any thoughts?
My mind was blown right away. I'm still not sure whether to see this as a good thing, a bad thing, or a mix of both. On the one hand, there is some definite awareness there in these children, which I consider a good thing. On the other hand, perhaps this is a sign of stereotyping and intolerance (though I hate to refer to "tolerance" as a good thing). Any thoughts?