Toys are toys, and bedding is bedding and should not be assigned gender, AMIRITE?

Parents can buy whatever they want based on gender. If a mom wants to buy Barbie dolls for her daughter and trucks for her son, she has the right. If a mother wants to buy her daughter a truck or dinosaur toy, then that's cool too. However, just because society is changing doesn't mean businesses are obligated to make all their products unisex.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Just because a truck is labeled a truck and not a truck for boys doesnt make it unisex.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Usually toy trucks and trains are labeled for boys not particularly for girls. If you wanna buy your daughter the latest Hot Wheels toy or Nerf gun, go ahead, but forcing companies to change their gender labeled toys seems irrelevant.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Where did I say anything about "forcing companies"? Show me.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Isn't that what you meant?

by Anonymous 8 years ago

No, it's not. I apologize for not being more clear. I am speaking about the uproar of Target stores deciding to remove "boy" and "girl" from aisle signs in their stores for the toy, bedding and entertainment sections.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I've missed 'the uproar'. So, Target made this decision, and who is in an uproar? Customers? Vendors? Customers have a right to bitch if it's them. It's not the first bad decision Target has made.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Customers do have a right to bitch. But why? Why is this a "bad decision"? You, yourself just said toys do not have a gender, nor should they have gender assignment, so why is removing a few signs a bad decision?

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Well, in this case; because it's pissing off their customers! The people that buy stuff from them - Target's livelihood.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

It was actually customers who //complained// about the signs which lead to them making the decision. Of course, half of their customers still think otherwise. I think it's a good move on Target's behalf because I feel that most of society will eventually realize that labeling things for boys or girls just isn't really necessary. I mean if it were an extreme case where they took down the men and women's sign from the clothing section, would you not know which clothes to shop for? Doubtful. Parents can still buy Hot Wheels for their boys and Barbies for their girls.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Well said. Thank you

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Ya gotta wonder about the stability of people getting upset over signs indicating where to find various products. Probably should consider getting a PC adjustment.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I agree that parents should buy what they want for their child. After all, they're the ones with the money. But I definitely don't see the need for a girl toy aisle or a boy toy aisle. I also propose that all toys be replaced with Legos as they teach children how to follow instructions and solve puzzles (when building the original set) and how to be creative (when you finally combine all of your sets together for some massive invention).

by Anonymous 8 years ago

You may not see a need for a girl toy aisle or a boy toy aisle - fine and dandy. Are you going to throw a fit if they provide a girl toy aisle or a boy toy aisle anyway? And while I have no issue with your fondness of Legos, It would piss me off greatly if I were **forced** to do the same.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

The PC'ers of the world need to get their undies pulled from between their butt cheeks and stop with all the "Shoulds" and "Should Nots". Unlike people, toys and bedding do not //have// a gender, I don't even know how one would 'assign' a gender to these things. No one knows their kids better than the parents - THEY can choose what to get for their kids. They //really// don't require your help.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Exactly, how do you assign gender to these things? So labels like "girl bedding" and "boy bedding" are not needed, we are smart enough to figure it out. Sounds to me like you agree with me, I think you clicked the wrong link.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I understand what you are saying, but I don't think I clicked the wrong thingy. Manufacturers can package and promote their products how they choose. That gets to the the wording of your post "... should not be assigned gender ...) If they're selling sheets with a boy or girl on the package - so what? Same with toys. And, if Mr & Mrs Johnson want to buy a big old Tonka Truck for their daughter - fine! But I jump off your bus as soon as you start telling the manufacturer to stop picturing a boy on the package or in the ads. It's their business - not yours or mine.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I never said anything about the manufacturer, that was your assumption.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

OK, straighten me out then, who is assigning gender? Who are you trying to stop?

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Exactly!

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Boys shouldn't play with girl toys! Boys who play with girl toys wind up talking like Truman Capote and throwing a ball like Obama.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Thank you for yet again showing what a moron you are.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Being correct is hardly moronic.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Idk what people don't understand about those types of stuff. They are objects; they have no chromosomes.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

Idk what people don't understand about those types of stuff. They are objects; they have no chromosomes. Didn't know bedding came in genders though o.o

by Anonymous 8 years ago

no

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I guess you've got a point there. I had to change my vote and think about it. People don't make such a fuss over little girls playing with boys toys such as Transformers and toy trucks, but when the little boy wants to play with a Barbie doll, there's suddenly a problem. It's crazy.

by Anonymous 8 years ago

It is crazy and a bit silly!

by Anonymous 8 years ago

why doesn't Target just put everything in a big pile in the middle of the floor?

by Anonymous 8 years ago

I don't know....this is a tough one. I think upbringing can definitely play a part in a child's preference to the types of toys they enjoy but at the same time I think a gender can be naturally drawn to a certain type of toy as well. The more aggressive nature of boys possibly wanting to play with toys that channel said aggression. But does a department store need a big sign at the end of an aisle that says BOY TOYS? No I don't think so at all.

by Anonymous 4 years ago

And yes I responded to a post that is now over 4 years old....

by Anonymous 4 years ago