Research Essay Is the nature of boys and girls decided at birth, or are they nurtured a certain way to conduct themselves in a distinct manor? This question has stirred up a lot of curiosity among parents since the 1960s. The logic of many parents is that if you let your son play with Barbie dolls, he’ll grow up to be gay. Or if a parent allows their daughter play sports that are considered “…showed first 75 words of 1168 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1168 total…any). It’s easy for parents to overthink how they handle gender issues, but Gary Levy (1998, December, p.198), director of the Infant Development Center at the University of Wyoming, says parents should rely on their instincts. “It’s really just about being supportive about what your kid is doing,” he says, even if your little girl wants to play with blocks or your son loves tea sets. In other words, nurture your child’s nature.