Will a Boy be Harmed by Playing with Dolls?
Barbie dolls are incredibly popular. A total of over three million Barbie dolls have been sold all over the world and they continue to be incredibly popular. Its interesting that the male Ken doll is actually only popular with girls. Boys tend to prefer Action Man.
So what is it that makes Action Man so popular with boys and Ken so unpopular? Is it the Action Man name, or maybe the outfits and uniforms or the gadgets and weapons? There aren’t a great selection of accessories for Ken dolls as there are for Action Man Figures. One of the key features of Action Man is the range of weapons that he can grasp with his gripping hands. And most boys love gadgets and model weapons.
Another difference is the dolls themselves. The articulation in Action Man Figures means that they can be made to climb and hang onto pretty much anything. In contrast Ken appears to be something of a wimp.
People like to debate whether boys should play with dolls. Traditionally dolls have been the toys given to girls. Boys tend to be given toy cars, boats, trains and guns. Many parents get unnecessarily worried if their little boy shows an interest in dolls.
But experts agree that playing with dolls, by boys and girls, is generally a good thing. It’s educational, helping the child enact scenes from the real world and develop their language skills and learning while playing.
Many eminent child psychologists agree that play and toys should not be based on gender. including dolls houses, prams and of course dolls}. as young girls. And girls should be allowed to play with toys that might traditionally be given to boys, footballs, rc cars and even Action Man Figures.
Dolls for boys can be an excellent aid to their learning and education. The chances are that most boys would prefer an Action Man rather than a Ken doll.
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