November 26, 2009
Which Doll to Choose for a Boy
Barbie dolls are incredibly popular. A total of over three million Barbie dolls have been sold all over the world and they continue to be incredibly popular. But the male Barbie doll, Ken, is only popular with girls. Boys tend to prefer Action Man.
So why do boys prefer Action Man over Ken? Is it the name, the outfits, the accessories? There aren’t a great selection of accessories for Ken dolls as there are for Action Man Figures. One of the key features of Action Man is the range of weapons that he can grasp with his gripping hands. And boys do love to play with weapons.
Another difference is the dolls themselves. The articulation in Action Man Figures means that they can be made to climb and hang onto pretty much anything. In contrast Ken appears to be something of a softie.
Many people like to discuss the pro and cons of boys playing with dolls. Traditionally dolls have been the toys given to girls. Boys tend to be given model cars, boats, planes, footballs and weapons. Many parents get unnecessarily worried if their little boy shows an interest in dolls.
But experts agree that playing with dolls, by boys and girls, is generally a good thing. It can be very educational, helping children to make sense of the world around them by re-enacting scenes from life.
Most educators and child psychologists agree that play should not be divided based on gender. Boys should be given the same toys {as girls including dolls houses, prams and of course dolls~Ideally boys need to be provided with the same playthings as girls including dolls and dolls houses}. as girls. And girls should be allowed to play with toys that might traditionally be given to boys, footballs, rc cars and even Action Man Figures.
So, dolls for boys can be excellent for their education. However, it is likely that most boys would prefer an Action Man over a Ken doll.
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