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We don't tell girls not to, either. Quite the opposite in fact. The only people who tell women not to enter tech are feminists. And I am honestly torn about re
by facepalm 11y ago
We don't tell girls not to, either. Quite the opposite in fact. The only people who tell women not to enter tech are feminists.
And I am honestly torn about recommending it to my son. I will (try to) teach him programming for sure and even hope to encourage him to earn money on the side while at school. But for real professions, there might be better options to consider. Oh, and I will also do the same for my daughter, of course, it's just that your claim was about what we recommend to boys. I will also teach my daughter not to listen to the feminists.
I will teach them because that is something I have knowledge about, and I think kids should benefit from their parent's specialties if possible. If I were a designer I would teach them design, if I were a musician I would teach them music, and so on...
- TazeTSchnitzel 11y ago> The only people who tell women not to enter tech are feminists. You've never spoken to conservative parents, then.
- facepalm 11y agoHow common are they? It is 2015, not 1950.
- TazeTSchnitzel 11y agoPlenty common. Witness the upset at attempts to remove 'boy' and 'girl' toy labelling.
- facepalm 11y agoWell that is a pretty loaded issue, not sure if it is a good indicator for conservativeness. In any case, where are the campaigns targeted at parents, if it is such a big worry?