tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post1618679698734865866..comments2023-05-22T06:20:27.121-04:00Comments on It's not me, it's you: Boys will be girls...sort of.reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-50438699539451092212010-01-20T20:27:33.408-05:002010-01-20T20:27:33.408-05:00Thanks for the information, and adding to the disc...Thanks for the information, and adding to the discussion, Richard. <br /><br />I think you make a good point about the influence parents have. It may well be old-fashioned and every single parent I know is flawed in some way (including me of course!) but maybe even a flawed parent is better than the best child care expert when it comes to raising their children.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045339757296785832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22113198.post-86706956890447961992010-01-20T15:47:10.558-05:002010-01-20T15:47:10.558-05:00I work for a company that makes cables & wirin...I work for a company that makes cables & wiring harnesses. Europe and Asia (but <b>NOT</b> the U.S.) have begun promulgating regulations to limit or eliminate phthalates in electrical equipment and materials. It probably applies to other items also, but since I work in the electrical industry, I am most familiar with these restrictions.<br /><br />Anyway, I agree when you say "is “feminized” play by boys wrong?" Real parenting is more important than any (well, most) chemical exposure. We all know it's tough these days, both parents working, etc. We used day care for my son, but only for a few hours a day, 4 days a week. Couples who work 12 to 14 hours days, and have nannies raise their kids might just be worse than the phthalates. Maybe that sounds old-fashioned.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762376674580231485noreply@blogger.com