There resides a thing in this world called toxic masculinity. Gender specifics, and a “girls” or a “boys” thing. Well, this thing is pure crap. It leaves a lot of people in this world heartbroken.
Children are left disappointed and unhappy, as they can not be their true selves. It leaves a huge mark, and it is entirely unacceptable!
Here’s one example.
Scroll down, see it for yourself!
Aaron Gouveia, a dad of three, shares with the world a heartbreaking Twitter thread of how toxic masculinity broke his five-year-old son, Sam.
It was an unnecessary situation created by Sam’s classmates, following totally messed up gender norms!
Aaron works in a PR firm, but also runs a parenting blog “Daddy Files“. Aaron starts by letting us know that Sam is what the world calls a “proper boy.” The truck loving, dirty-handed, sporty kid. But also, has some personal choices which make him feel good. Unfortunately, the world cannot see those choices and Sam together…
Aaron writes –
“This is my son, Sam. He’s 5. And today he learned how shitty and harmful #ToxicMasculinity is. My rage meter is spiking right now so excuse me if this is a little raw but there are some things I want to say about BS #gender norms (a thread)pic.twitter.com/NtoE2VHKsU”
— Daddy Files (@DaddyFiles) October 23, 2018
Aaron’s thread had over 33,000 retweets! Also, he got a splendid response from several other parents who came to second Aaron’s comments on the situation. They gave sam their love, which Sam totally deserves! Here’s some…
Sam got immense love and support after Aaron’s thread, according to BuzzFeed News.
“When I read those supportive tweets to him this morning and showed him pictures of men and boys with nail polish in support of him, it gave him the confidence to go to school with his nails painted this morning for the second day in a row,” – Aaron.
Well, I have to tell you, Sam. Even though those classmates hurt you that day, you won the war and our hearts…
More power to you, angel! Live long!
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Source: Buzzfeed