My three year old daughter is more interested in cars than dolls

I think thats normal. Most toddlers aren't ready for girl or boy specific toys. My son is two and plays with baby dolls sometimes. It doesn't bother me cause i know later it won't happen as he gets older. You shouldn't be concerned with what she is playing with at this age. As long as its safe. Even if she continues to play with cars or boy toys as she gets older you shouldn't stop her. Its what they want to play with so let them.

Why can't people accept there is no such thing as boy toys and girl toys? Why is it so hard for people to believe that children will not grown up scarred for life if they happen to like cars if they're a girl, or army rangers, or dolls for boys? It's perfectly natural. There is NOTHING wrong with girls and boys playing with other toys 'meant' for the opposite gender. Gendered toys is a societal concept. We attach this mentality to toys because we're uncomfortable with it to some degree. This is what makes it difficult for women to enter certain careers or men to enter certain careers because we mentally attach bad images to this things. This mentality makes it hard for teachers to encourage play in classrooms. This is what starts fights amongst boys and girls over whether or not they can play in certain areas of a room because they're not supposed to because they're a boy or a girl. And what is so wrong with tomboys anyway?

I don't understand what you are scared of. We are all different and we all develop in a different way. As a parent you need to teach her right from wrong but not to try and alter the way her mind works. Some girls like cars some don't she may grow out of it or she may become a top racing driver. You need to support her not stifle her

Hi Nothing wrong in that! who told that girls should play with dolls and boys with car. Its we the parents created. Let her play with car or any superman. Kids mind is like a white paper, dont force her to do any thing which she dont like. I am saying all this becouse My baby is just 11/2 year old, she plays with car and ball. She never touch the dolls. Always she want balls or cars. I never stopped her playing with balls or cars. While shopping Every time she want 1 ball for her. So dont worry Chill! So many kids are there like yours. Just Chill! Enjoy every moment with her! Good Day!

lol wow, you should consider yourself very lucky. Does she like Freddy Kruger and Jason movies too? Or do you have to endure Disney Channel 24/7?

I think that's perfectly normal. I used to be like her when I was her age, I definitely preferred cars and building blocks over Barbies. Although I was never the action figure type, I did like Power Rangers as well. So don't worry too much, she'll grow out of it eventually. Or many not, but it won't be bad, really. I grew from liking Hot Wheels to being a shopaholic personally. Well, I don't really shop that much, but I definitely like cute clothing now better than the baggy stuff that tomboys wear.

I think it is okay to let her play with cars but also encourage her to like toys for girls. Like you will play with her using a doll. Get a set of doll toys and act as if she cares for the doll. But I think she is still young for you to conclude about her becoming a tomboy.

Don't worry about it. When I was that young, my mother said that I was obssessed with toy cars too. Well, I did not turn out to be a tomboy. LOL Your daughter is still too young to really know what things are supposed to be for girls and what things are supposed to be for boys. Besides, cars are interesting things. :) Just let your little girl play with cars if she wants to.

I'm not sure why this is causing you a lot of worry, honestly I don't see why it would cause you any worry at all. Children like toys. What's wrong with playing with cars? She probably spends time every day in a car, sees you driving a car, play cars are colorful- there's a ton of reasons why any child would be attracted to cars. Power Rangers & Superman are colorful toys, with moving limbs, they're fun & boys and girls enjoy playing with them. If I remember correctly there is a Pink Power Ranger- my eldest son had a crush on her when he was about 7. There's nothing wrong with girls playing with cars or boys playing with dolls. Perhaps if parents didn't get some bothered by all young men would be more comfortable taking care of their children and all young women would know how to change a tire when they break down.

It's very normal, and there is really nothing wrong with being a tomboy. I was, still am to some extent, but I also like to get dressed up and be very feminine. But, I do still love cars, particularly muscle cars. When I was around 3 or 4 my grandmother asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told her a new car! lol My mom had to explain I was referring to match box cars lol

I don't understand why this worries you. If she does turn out to be a "tomboy", so what? Why is this a big deal? You love your child for who she is, right? If she a tomboy, I don't understand what the problem would be. Myself I am 100% girly girl, but I still don't see anything wrong with a girl being a tomboy. I'm sorry but you sound so serious in your discussion. I have to ask, why are you so worried about this? Why does it matter so much if your daughter is a tomboy? The important issues are that she is happy and healthy, don't you think?

naww, i think there's nothing to worry about. she's just three years old so basically, she's just fond of anything as long as she can use it for playing. you don't have to be paranoid of thinking that she might become "tomboy". that's fine! its just normal for kids to play, whether its a guy or girl thing. me and my girl cousins before used to like playing with cars too and not dolls. but hey, we still are girls now!! :)

I don't think there is anything wrong with it. She might just like cars. I don't agree with this entire "gender specific toy" thing that is being thrown around on shows like Dr. Phil. There is nothing wrong with kids exploring their many sides of who they are. And what's wrong with a tomboy? The only thing wrong with it is that society has still given girls the role of play mommy and dolls only. In fact, our son has several stuffed animals and toys that he is constantly putting to bed, giving a bottle to, etc. Nothing wrong with it. He's learning to be a nurturing individual. Our little girl who is just 6 months old is always crawling into her brother's Star Wars toys. I don't think it's anything specific. Let your daughter explore who she is and be happy with it.

Every child is different. When I was a little gal, I hated to play with dolls. Preferred to go fighting with the kids from the neighbourhood. Guess what I did when visited my grandma's place in the countryside? Team up with all my cousins and we threw stones at the neighbour's dogs. Ran like hell and climbed trees when they came howling. Guess it's a much better childhood memory than to talk to dolls. Sounds silly to talk to a piece of fabrics, when you could play afool with the neighbour's dogs.

First of all what i wrong with being a Tomboy? I was one, loved climbing trees and getting out in nature and hated dolls. I wanted to play with my brothers trucks. I was not interested in dolls until age 14 when I collected them for awhile. As to playing with baby dolls blah. They felt strange to me. I wanted real babies to be around and play with. Don't worry she will be fine. I grew up and wanted and had children and was great mom and now have 12 grandkids I spoil, love and adore. I love to cook and garden. She is finding her own persona let her be. It is perfectly normal. My four year old grandson at age 2 and 3 played more with stuffy toys and dolls now it is his little tool kit and his front loader, tractors and dump truck and helping dad. He has a 7 year old sister who plays with trucks and grubs in the dirt but she also has and loves polly pocket dolls and three other dolls which she started showing an interest in at age 6 and she is girly but likes outdoor and guy things too. It makes them more balanced.

i honestly think you are over reacting. both my daughters loved both dolls as well as trains and cars (they still have hotwheels and trains and one year, we bought our younger daughter a thomas the tank engine set for her birthday). alas now they are older (11 and 15) and dont play with stuff like that anymore.

I think you are worrying too much. You can try to steer your child in the direction you want them to go, but in the end it is their decision what toy they want to play with. I don't think a child at that age knows what the difference between girl toys and boy toys are. Let her explore. Who knows, maybe someday she will be a race car driver - ha, ha! Best wishes!

*LOL*!!! I'm sorry, but I had to laugh when I read your discussion. Don't worry about your little one...she's just "expressing" herself. Listen to this: my three year old son LOVES to play with my girlie things...it doesn't matter if it's my underwear, bra or products, he'll make a game with them. It's not that he's curious, he's just...weird. Yeah, I too was concerned about the whole idea of this, but he's just being the weirdo that he is. Your precious three year old daughter is no different. As you said, at least she picked pink. My son will also play with boy things. Good luck and love 'em while they're still little. *Pleiades

It is ABSOLUTELY NORMAL for a little girl to play with boy's toys or even for a little boy to play with girl's toys. It doesn't mean she will be a tomboy. When I was really young I begged my mom for transformer toys (back in the 80's when the cartoon was on), and these weren't girl's toys... I think my grandmother freaked out when she saw this. But it was just a phase I grew out of. Now I'm really girlie, wear dresses and all that -- (my grandmother is so pleased). Don't worry... let your daughter play with what she wants... it will just make her happy. And let her become what she wants to become. XOXO

My daughter is a year and a half, and her favorite tv show is Go Diego Go. Haha My grandma actually pushed Thomas the Train toys on her, just because she thought they were durable and that she could learn from them. I personally don't think it matters at that age, I think it's more odd for a boy to play with dolls or makeup.