The other day at a shop, a little boy was showing his mother a bracelet he really liked. She very quickly replied, ‘Oh, sweetie, those are for girls. Let’s go find where they have something for boys.’ I heard it a few more times from both parents. Clearly, he liked things this society considers feminine.

I felt so bad for him because liking the ‘wrong’ things meant his interests would never be encouraged—or even allowed—by parents who are vigilant in their panic.

Just let the kid have his joy.