Itnow seems just so long ago
When I was but a child
Playing at soldiers, guns and war
It all seemed kind of wild
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Assuming that such play does give rise to violence and conflict, without them human nature would soon find some other form of inspiration for such acts. In my view, anyway. Regards.
Little girls play house and become mommies. Little boys play GI Joe and become soldiers. Is there too much testosterone in the world today? Maybe we force our sons to be strong and brave, but if we let a little of their soft side come out and not tease them for it, they may be less violent when they grow up.