I've decided that this week is going to be boy's valentine week here on blog. Why? Because the whole "valentine's day is only for girls, there are no good boys valentine's day projects" rhetoric drives me insane. First, let's be clear -Valentine's day is manufactured, commercial holiday to begin with. If you want to hate on V-day on that level, by my guest. But really, why object to an opportunity to spread a little love?
BUT, if we buy into the idea that love and valentines are only for girls and aren't "masculine" enough for boys, we're only reinforcing the idea that boys and men shouldn't or can't be loving and tender and caring, and I refuse to do that. In fact, I RAIL against that assertion. That assertion is harmful to BOTH men and women. I will teach my boys to be kind and express love if it kills me.
So, this week, we're celebrating Valentine's Day and love. And it doesn't have to be romantic love. It can be love between friends, or within the family. We're especially emphasizing love between brothers (did you see this post from last week? We need some brotherly love up in here). We're going to kick it off with revisiting last year's Valentine's projects.
I'll be back tomorrow with some more lovey goodness for boys!
I couldn't agree more! Rail on!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I can't wait to see what else you come up with for boys... I have a new grandson coming soon. Thanks for the cute projects.
ReplyDeleteYay, well said. I'm with you!
ReplyDeleteWow, it has been too long since I've been over to visit! I am so bummed at all I've missed! Love your note on the punching... in our house it would surely have to be written after the actual hitting had taken place :/ And I agree on Valentines Day- we dig it around here, boys life and all! I'm off to add you to my sidebar so I can stop in each day from now on! :) Hope you have a great rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteI love the love skull tshirt!
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