I think the theory is that if you can care for something that resembles a child, do all the things one would do with a baby (feed it etc.) with a doll then you'd be better equipped to be a parent
i would think that being told as a child that boys do not care of baby dolls probably has something of a lasting effect into adulthood, not like if its a one time incident but i would find it hard to believe that a male child who grew up being told not to play with pretend children would not internalize some of the idea that the girls are the ones who take care of the real children too
It lets them practice being loving and nurturing. I've let both of my boys play with dolls and they are just fine. It's cute how gentle and loving they were with them. The point is, why is it made out like only girls take care of babies? It should be the childs choice on what they want to play with.
It lets them practice being one. What's the big deal? That's what kids do when they play, practice and learn. Not only girls grow up to take care of babies. It shows them to be gentle, loving and nurturing at times. What's wrong with that?
A child will hopefully be a good parent if it had good parenting! IMO that is having been shown love, kindness, care and consequence for their inappropriate actions in an age and action appropriate fashion .... Otherwise everyone has to do the best they believe is the right thing.
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