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[–] dumples@midwest.social 8 points 1 week ago

This is a great article. The number of toys that are just smaller versions of tools that adults use show that children want to help and be adults. I want to try to make sure I do this with my upcoming daughter and REALLY need to do this with any future boys I have. The number of young men who can't do any cleaning or cooking is unsustainable. These are life skills that everyone needs to learn