tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post5375551079715814643..comments2024-03-05T20:00:47.681-06:00Comments on Blogging 'Bout Boys: In Defense of Boys & GunsJennifer Finkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-60565319549927776782013-03-05T13:42:10.804-06:002013-03-05T13:42:10.804-06:00Jenny, wonderful post! I am incredulous about the ...Jenny, wonderful post! I am incredulous about the giraffe-poop art. Frankly, I'd be pleased with that picture if one of my boys drew it -- because I'm usually just so happy if they draw at all! And considering how much they (esp. my 8 year old) TALK about poop, just for my ears' comfort, I'd prefer the picture. ;)<br /><br />But on a serious note, this subject irks me, too, including the whole issue of boys and weapon play. My latest post is a Q&A with Heather Shumaker (also the mom of boys, but in a way that's immaterial)who feels quite strongly that weapon play is an imaginative act that's an important part of development. http://deniseschipani.com/its-okay-not-to-share-a-qa-with-author-heather-shumaker/<br /><br />I posted your link on my Mean Moms Rule FB page, too.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486696426769797921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-38759726466396416362013-03-05T12:51:11.390-06:002013-03-05T12:51:11.390-06:00As a mother of four extremely creative boys, and a...As a mother of four extremely creative boys, and a grandmother of two who are now living with me, I love this more than I can say. If I had a dime for every letter home from the schools, or ridiculous parent-teacher conference I was compelled to attend over nothing, I would not have to work. Thank you!peglareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14557793114630735481noreply@blogger.com