What exactly is a stereotype? It’s a fixed idea or image regarding a particular thing or person. When it comes to stereotypical gender roles, it all boils down to preconceived notions and ideas about being male or female. Children very frequently mimic adults, especially their parents, and gender roles are heavily influenced by what they see their moms and dads do. Children are also heavily influenced by teachers, older siblings, and the media, too. Something as simple as you always cooking dinner or always doing laundry could influence your child to think that is what women do and those are a woman’s job. If you child always sees dad mowing…
