"The surveys showed that 51% of children believed girls were less interested in computer science than boys, and 63% of children believed girls were less interes

"The surveys showed that 51% of children believed girls were less interested in computer science than boys, and 63% of children believed girls were less interested in engineering." These statements are likely true on average. Instead of lying to children about group differences, we should encourage them to follow their own interests and abilities, regardless of whether they are typical of their sex.