It looks like your dad may have been right about that playing with dolls thing, but for the wrong reason:-Toxins in plastic 'feminize boys'
Chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys, making them "more feminine", say US researchers. Phthalates have the ability to disrupt hormones, and have been banned in toys in the EU for some years.
“ This feminizing capacity of phthalates makes them true 'gender benders' ”
Certain phthalates impact the developing brain, by knocking out the action of the male hormone testosterone.
Boys exposed to high levels of these in the womb were less likely than other boys to play with cars, trains and guns or engage in "rougher" games like playfighting.*
Finally, we’ve found a cure for what's wrong with the male species! I know what every little boy is getting from me this Christmas. Plastic, and lots of it.
C’mon, everyone, join me in this. Just imagine what, within a generation or two, we could achieve. An end to violent crimes. No more school/family murder/suicide shootings. No more big fights over silly stuff like oil and religion.
Peace on earth. Just like the Beatles said.
*read the full article here.
