People criticize anything and everything when it comes to parenting, so it’s no surprise that this mom had to go to bat for her son who was being criticized for wearing “girl socks.”
Mom Shona Campbell was saddened when a mother of a student in her 3-year-old son Harry’s class made fun of Harry saying he was wearing girl’s socks. The mother laughed along with her child and it understandly made Campbell very upset.
Campbell took to Facebook to share her thoughts on the matter, and wrote:
“To the mother at nursery picking up your child. You may have thought I didn’t hear you but let me assure you I did!! When your child pointed out my SON had love hearts on his socks, and mocked them for being GIRLS socks you absolutely tore apart my faith in this world, because you agreed and laughed along with your child.”
She continued, “My son is 3 years old, he loves love hearts, he loves the colour pink, he loves to play with dolls and prams. But what he loves more than anything, is having the independence to make his own choices. He chose these socks in the shop, and he chose to wear them today.”
“It’s crazy how far and wide the story has spread in so little time,” the 32-year-old told TODAY. “I’m glad there are so many parents that have this issue, and are sharing their stories too. It’s made my ‘rant’ a little worthwhile.”
She added that her son Harry doesn’t have a clue about the post going viral. “He didn’t even know something was happening, which is why I didn’t say something at the nursery. You only have to look at Harry and you instantly fall in love with him. He’s so tiny for his age, so the thought of anyone hurting him physically or emotionally is tough,” Campbell said.
What do you think about Harry wearing heart-printed socks? Do you believe in gender-specific clothing?
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[Featured Image: Facebook/Shona Campbell]
Mom Defends Son Who Was Bullied For Wearing Heart-Patterned Socks is an article from: LifeDaily