I bought my 2-year-old son a tiara for the same reason I picked up that Batman shirt he couldn’t resist at the store. It’s the same reason I got him the Sofia doll that his friend Jamie has. We’ve also been hunting for superheroes on eBay to complete his collection (don’t fret, buddy—Shazam and Black Canary are on their way).
I chose the tiara because he expressed a real enthusiasm for it, and at his age, I believe it’s crucial to foster his natural curiosity. He is at that wonderful stage where he can immerse himself in imaginative play, exploring the world with wide, sparkling eyes.
The day I bought him the tiara, we had embarked on a shoe shopping adventure. As I chased him through the aisles, trying to get him to try on a pair of sneakers, the pink tiara glittering on the shelf caught his attention. He declared it “spawkly” and “bootiful.” I handed it to him, and suddenly he was still long enough for me to check the sneaker size. Thankfully, they fit! He dashed off again, and we ended up purchasing both the sneakers and the tiara.
I feel fortunate to live in an open-minded community, surrounded by friends and family who embrace the idea of a little boy wearing a tiara, collecting princesses, and proudly claiming pink and purple as his favorite colors. I cherish that he could stroll through the mall wearing the tiara until it ended up on his grilled cheese sandwich, at which point he decided he’d had enough of it.
However, I must admit, if anyone had dared to make a snide remark about his choice, I would have unleashed my fierce words. (I’m not typically confrontational, but this would have pushed my limits.)
It frustrates me to see children confined by gender stereotypes from such a young age. It angers me that I had to feel even a hint of concern when he proudly wore that tiara or admired a pair of high-heeled shoes in the store.
At this moment, he is a blank canvas regarding gender concepts. I want him to derive his understanding of beauty and joy from his own heart, rather than conforming to societal expectations about what boys and girls should like. I know that as he grows and interacts with others, he will inevitably encounter these gendered ideas, and he may feel the pressure to fit into a specific mold.
I have no idea how he will navigate those waters. I will certainly support him if he decides to embrace more traditional tastes. I understand the desire to belong, and many children ultimately find comfort in their assigned gender roles. If he’s like most kids, he may eventually lose interest in princesses and tiaras.
But if he continues to love pink, frilly, sparkly things regardless of peer pressure, I will be his biggest cheerleader. And if anyone dares to criticize him for it, they better watch out—my protective instincts will kick in!
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In summary, I bought my son a tiara not just because it sparkled, but because it represents the freedom to embrace his interests without the confines of gender norms. I hope to nurture his passions while he remains open to the world around him.
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