tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post6196292305498114211..comments2023-10-24T16:01:15.762+01:00Comments on Transatlantic Blonde: Feminist Friday VIII: Raising a Feminist ChildMelaina25http://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-46659019173103656072014-09-17T20:57:14.419+01:002014-09-17T20:57:14.419+01:00I love love loooove this. I think thats the best t...I love love loooove this. I think thats the best thing you can do, let him follow your example by being a kick-ass feminist mama. Have you seen the picture with the "feminist dad" look it up if you haven't, it's beautiful. :)<br /><br /><br />xo,<br />KylieMelaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-82401591326413544002012-08-08T00:38:26.434+01:002012-08-08T00:38:26.434+01:00Thanks AR. I think it's very easy for society ...Thanks AR. I think it's very easy for society to define women as mothers and nothing else. I think it's our job to remind people while we love being mothers that we are still more that "just" mothers and that having an identity outside of being a mother doesn't make us love our children any less.Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-61853520643970267812012-08-08T00:38:23.461+01:002012-08-08T00:38:23.461+01:00What you said about not letting mother hood define...What you said about not letting mother hood define you really resonated. I got stuck trying to express that. I think it's small steps and staying ahead of the game too. you've really got me thinking about raising my boy now, timely for us, thanks! Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-70350150471449812742012-08-08T00:38:19.414+01:002012-08-08T00:38:19.414+01:00I don't think it's a matter of which is &q...I don't think it's a matter of which is "easier. I think the challenges are just different. Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-78740187049083585282012-08-08T00:38:18.444+01:002012-08-08T00:38:18.444+01:00I think you're right. Right now it's just ...I think you're right. Right now it's just about teaching him to be a good person, but as they grow older we'll have to counteract the messages the media send them. I think both our boys are lucky to have excellent examples in their fathers :)Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-57897036849247316732012-08-08T00:38:17.448+01:002012-08-08T00:38:17.448+01:00You're all linked up! Thanks for finding us an...You're all linked up! Thanks for finding us and taking part :)Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-25275718394426181602012-08-08T00:38:16.361+01:002012-08-08T00:38:16.361+01:00My little one is still not a year old, and you'...My little one is still not a year old, and you're right it's harder to think concretely about what to do to raise a feminist son. But the more I think about it, the more I'm sure I want my son to grow up with certain values. I want him to be a gentleman like his dad. I want him to be secure and respectful of himself and of others. Mostly I really try to not push him into heavily gender-stereotyped roles, and hope to teach to him to question assumptions as he gets older. Hopefully this will be a good start for him to value all people (male, female, young, old, straight, gay, whatever...) Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-33477502060669646212012-08-08T00:38:15.369+01:002012-08-08T00:38:15.369+01:00Hi love this idea. I have written my post but for ...Hi love this idea. I have written my post but for some reason can't link up!<br />http://jojokirtley.blogspot.com/2011/06/oh-my-son-is-soooo-feminist.html<br />cheers xxxxMelaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-70464824719150135572012-08-08T00:38:14.532+01:002012-08-08T00:38:14.532+01:00Blondie Boy just loves her music! We had three OAP...Blondie Boy just loves her music! We had three OAPs singing/dancing to "Bad Romance" with him last week :)Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-62977776863486438652012-08-08T00:38:13.407+01:002012-08-08T00:38:13.407+01:00It's no so much that it would be easier with a...It's no so much that it would be easier with a daughter, but maybe more straight forward?Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-21364573064829110542012-08-08T00:38:12.399+01:002012-08-08T00:38:12.399+01:00And we love Lady Gaga- what's not to like abou...And we love Lady Gaga- what's not to like about someone bolshy who sticks up for herself? AND she loves glitter.Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-59111665061736301402012-08-08T00:38:11.389+01:002012-08-08T00:38:11.389+01:00I am trying to do this with boys-- not easy but wo...I am trying to do this with boys-- not easy but worth it. Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-19301109231759933662012-08-08T00:38:10.427+01:002012-08-08T00:38:10.427+01:00I think you are right it would be easier with a gi...I think you are right it would be easier with a girl. xMelaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-15329007512933747582012-08-08T00:38:09.416+01:002012-08-08T00:38:09.416+01:00Is it a conscious decision not to use the word fem...Is it a conscious decision not to use the word feminist or just that you haven't claimed your feminist identities?<br /><br />Either way it's great to hear a male perspective!Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649552098483696634.post-89448331813748376282012-08-08T00:38:08.439+01:002012-08-08T00:38:08.439+01:00Gotta say - love this discussion. I have a 7 year ...Gotta say - love this discussion. I have a 7 year old daughter and we don't use the word "feminist" when we think of how we raise her. But we do want her to be empowered and not for a moment think that a difference in gender means any less right to do something or any more right to be rude.Melaina25https://www.blogger.com/profile/10038762649811825748noreply@blogger.com