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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Ask a Dad

Gender Neutral Toys


Dear Ask A Dad,

My child has been invited to a classmates' birthday party, whose parents drive a hybrid and sometimes think war isn’t always the best solution. I’m afraid whatever gift my child brings might upset their sensitivity toward gender stereotypes. What should I do? Help?

Sincerely,

Worried in Wyoming


Dear Worried in Wyoming,

Buying your children gender-neutral toys not only provides your kids a healthy point-of-view, but more importantly, it’s a fun social experiment for any parent who always wanted to play scientist with live subjects. The following list provides numerous gender-neutral gift ideas for little Chris, Riley, Jamie, or Casey.

  • Pink gas mask
  • Boxing Gloves with a floral design
  • Play kitchen with George Foreman grill accessory
  • Eskimo Dolls
  • Potpourri scented machine gun
  • Sulfur scented hand lotion
  • 1000 piece puzzle of a cloudless sky (this one’s cruel to either gender)
  • Exploding bracelets
  • Transformers that play Jonas Brothers music
  • Skull-&-crossbones tea set
  • Dollhouse for ninjas
  • Cash
Now your problem lies in which fabulous gift to give; there are so many choices! Hope your little one enjoys the party and let's hope the friend (and the parents) appreciates the thoughtful gift. Kids can be so ungrateful these days.

-Tyler

Tyler H is a guest blogger and father to Emi. The Three Bay B Chicks have asked him to shed light on a Dad’s point of view under the stern supervision of his loving wife. If you have a question for Ask A Dad, feel free to submit it in the comments section. The Three Bay B Chicks are not responsible for Tyler's "advice."
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25 comments:

The Blonde Duck said...

I'm so mean, I'd probably do the opposite and buy something obnoxious and noisy.

Cristin said...

Too funny! I always enjoy a sense of humor when it comes to up-tight parenting ;-)

Deb said...

Dear Tyler,

I hope that should, God forbid, anything happen to both of our spouses, you would marry me. And then take charge of all of the birthday present buying.

Deb

Alicia W. said...

Hilarious! How about a toy army set! That should win them over for sure.

Anonymous said...

Oh, this was cute! Hi 3 Bay B Chicks! *waving* Missed you ladies!!

Jennifer said...

LOVED this!! I forwarded it on to My Marine for his reading pleasure while he's gone! I know he'll get a kick out of it!

~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com/

Grand Pooba said...

Oh Tyler, a pink gas mask? Clearly you forgot to mention the sequins right?


right?

B said...

Has anyone thought of forwarding this on to Santa? Tyler, you could be his helper if you don't mind green tights.

Jenny @ flutterbyechronicles said...

This is hilarious.

Felicia - I complete Me said...

You guys are way too funny. I can't believe this. I couldn't get pass the pink gas mask and floral boxing gloves or the machine gun. So funny!!!

Unknown said...

Haha! I am loving it! Unfortunately, my boys get a lot of gender un-neutral toys around my house. And they're all the more manly because of them. :)

lov said...

i personally am the biggest fan of the gender neutral toy...cash

where can i get some of that?!?!

Helene said...

Oh most definitely a pink drum set....preferably a really loud one!!

Jen said...

those are perfect ideas. thanks for answering this age old question.

lz @ My Messy Paradise said...

I truly laughed out loud...I would like a ninja doll-house, please. Where can I purchase one?

Kathy B! said...

Sulfur scented hand lotion?! Bwahahaha!!!
Tyler is a genius. There are few adults who can appeal to my totally juvenile side. You go, Tyler :)

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I'm partial to the skull and bones tea set. I want a big kid version.

Counselormama said...

I love this! Great ideas, thanks!

Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

Yes! Naturally, for my neices first birthday, i bought her a pink monster truck.

Danyele Easterhaus said...

floral bloxing gloves...my fav. def sign me up. ;)

Lisa@saltandlightstudio said...

I totally need a Doll House for my Ninjas! I've been trying to figure out how to play with those stupid things and now I know!

You are the best daddy EVER Tyler....shhh...please don't mention this to my SugarDaddy, k? Trust me it's in your best interest too - he does have a temper, you know.

BlogBaby

peewee said...

I can't really think which one I like best...but it's maybe the dollhouse for ninjas. Too too funny.

AiringMyLaundry said...

In Wyoming?? Hey, that's where I am! Awesome. You don't hear a lot about people in Wyoming. Most people seem to be from Texas or Florida or New York.

Five Moms & A Blog said...

Tyler is the BOMB!!! I would totally let him show up with a Pink Gas mask for my son and I would say hey, you remember when you dressed up as Dame Edna? I digress....Parents all be it strange request some even stranger things for birthdays sometimes. This is a dilemma for sure!!!

And Francesca- PS...I watch SYTYCD as well so I am not the best person to ask about what Erica is watching LOL;)

Tarah

E @ Scottsville said...

That was great! Loved all those "gift suggestions". How come I never thought of those?

=0)

Erica