Rosalind Wiseman

If you have a daughter and she likes to do things that are typically “boy,” you are probably prepared to look for a class or a program that makes her feel comfortable. The coach or teacher is usually aware of the particular challenges of being one among many and goes out of their way to make her feel comfortable. But apparently, this is not the case if you’re a boy. “Boys don’t like to dance,” “Boys don’t like to read,” “Boys don’t like to be in plays,” are just a few examples I have heard repeatedly as a teacher, writer, and parent. As if we, the adults, are not the ones responsible for creating the very environments where our boys would feel comfortable and included.