Norwegian Boys, The New Perfect Little Girls?

2013-11-15T17:10:47+00:00

From the linked text:

These boys had “positive touching” as a daily school activity in which the pupils learned to touch each other.

What if a kid doesn't want to touch other children?

The objective was to create a sense of belonging to a group where everyone can touch and stroke each other regardless of whether they know each other and regardless of gender.”

We usually don't just touch strangers, other than in codified ways like a handshake. I think children have a right to be left alone by predatory adults who want to experiment on them.

chocoboat · 2013-11-15T03:12:49+00:00

I don't see anything wrong with this. Is it wrong to teach boys to express their emotions rather then shut them up inside? Is it wrong for boys to talk openly about personal topics, rather than "man up" and refuse to talk about them?

The author seems to think a person capable of sharing their feelings must be a "girl", and calls touching "stroking" which reminds him of sexual grooming.

I don't care for the author's opinion that everyone must follow the role their gender gives them. What is wrong with allowing boys to share their feelings, rather than forcing them not to?

The author seems to think that at age 9-12, hormones kicked in and made them behave more typically male. But the reality is that around this age, kids meet more people outside of their classroom, and are introduced to gender stereotypes. They learn that being called gay is bad, so they better avoid "acting gay", and better follow their gender role because hateful people will attack them if they don't.

The author is correct that it's crazy to force all boys to act like this, and to ban boy activities like playing with soldiers. But that does not mean it's wrong to teach and allow boys to act however they naturally want to, without being forced into a role.

Title	Norwegian Boys, The New Perfect Little Girls?
Author	ThePoliticalHat
Upvotes	7
Comments	12
Date	November 15, 2013 1:16 AM UTC (12 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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