Dave Willis
2. Little boys and little girls are hard-wired to play in completely different ways.
If you’ve watched kids playing, you’ve noticed some of these differences already. Boys are typically much more physical. They get a dopamine rush every time they exert physical strength or take a physical risk. The female brain doesn’t respond to rough physical play in this way. Little girls tend to be less competitive in their play and more inclusive. Girls are far more likely to take turns without being prompted. Boys will usually construct games with battles and winners and losers. Girls will usually construct games with collaboration and taking turns. In research settings, even when boys are handed toys like dolls, they will often use the dolls as a gun or a hammer! (Brizendine. “The Male Brain” 18-23) (Brizendine. “The Female Brain” 22-24)
#3 has probably caused some frustration in your marriage…
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