1. Journal What toys did you play with as a kid? Were they gender specific in any way? Do you think they had an impact on how you view gender roles today?

2. Our Barbies, Ourselves Do you think toy manufacturers have an agenda when they are producing toys? Why or why not? Do you think Barbie should be changed to better reflect a healthier body image?

3. 2 Articles on Toys Today Why do you there is an issue with weapons being made in pink, and a little boy having a My Little Pony backpack? What do you think this is teaching children today? Will you push certain toys on your children?

4. What Does ‘Boys Will be Boys’ Really Mean? How do you think the traditional gender roles of boys and girls are intertwined? What effect do you think this has on kids? Teens? Adults? Is there a way to change this?