Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Kicking gender stereotypes right out of the park





As mothers of children of the same gender will know, everyone thinks you keep having children to attempt to get the gender you don’t have yet – ie, the only possible reason for having a 3rd baby after two girls is to “get” a boy. (wishing for a eye rolling emoticon here)



Well, much as I have a soft spot for any cute cheeky boy who comes my way, who needs one in our family when you have girls like this? Anything boys can do, I am determined to do just as well/hard/tough etc kind of girls, ours. Kate started at a girls only secondary school this year and joined both the school’s cricket and AFL footy teams, much to her sisters’ respect and delight. And now Amy has come home tonight to announce excitedly that she is featured on the Auskick posters and website for this year http://www.aflauskick.com.au/, sinking the boot in mightily - have a look on the website front page and see if you can spot her. They love nothing better than heading down to the local park for a casual kick or a game of cricket or basketball with their Dad on the weekend. Or to go and cheer on their beloved Tigers at the MCG. Go sporty girls!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I LOVE that girl! She rocks! In my mind - my fantasy daughter is just like Amy. In real life - it is Tom!!! (LOL!)

Kate F

Trudi said...

Oh Sue that is GREAT. I LOVE girls, and I know EXACTLY what you mean re that baby number three!

Georgie said...

That is kickarse (literally!!!), I thought you'd superimposed that, and then when I saw it really was her, well that's just champion!

kristen said...

Thank you so much for your comments on my post. My oldest son Chayse also has an aid at school and she has Chayse and another little boy with Autism so I've been able to access a lot of info from her. I also have a friend who's nephew has Aspergers Syndrome. Thank you again though. If I have any questions I will be comming here to you.
Thanks also for that 1000 hours site. I had never heard about it. What a great idea as it 's so very needed.

PS my boys start Auskisck tomorrow. Looks like you have a star in the family. Go girls...