I would hope that this being the 21st century, we would have learned by now that it is NOT okay to use stereotyping and gender roles with males and females. I compiled a few things I feel like we should stop and start doing.

Things we should STOP doing:

1. Stop telling your son he throws like a girl

2. Stop telling the little girl her tank top is distracting the boys

3. Stop telling that little girl playing in mud it's not ladylike

4. Stop telling the boy who wants to do ballet that only girls do that

5. Stop saying "boys will be boys"

6. Stop being afraid that your son will be damaged because he plays with baby dolls

7. Stop telling girls that boys only work in science, engineering, construction, etc.

8. Stop telling girls that boys who bully them only do it because they like them

9. Stop telling girls that they should be shy, weak, and fearful

10. Stop telling boys they have to be strong, assertive, and unemotional

Things we should START doing:

1. Start telling your son that saying someone throws like a girl is sexist

2. Start letting girls express themselves without fear or ridicule

3. Start letting that little girl make mud pies to her heart's content

4. Start telling that boy how awesome it is for him to do ballet

5. Start teaching boys how to behave and help end the cliche

6. Start letting your son play with baby dolls, and it will help him learn to be gentle and nurturing

7. Start telling girls they can work in any field

8. Start teaching boys to not bully girls and tell girls this is NOT okay

9. Start telling girls that they can be strong, independent, and brave

10. Start telling boys they can cry, be shy, and can show all emotions