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[–]MenAreFragileBabies 17 insightful - 1 fun17 insightful - 0 fun18 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I was a kid in the '90s, but I look back on it so, so fondly. Even in my little corner of the Midwest, it was decidedly not OK to actually hate gay people, or anyone, but we didn't have any gender nonsense either. You could be accepting and still have some common sense and personal boundaries. We little girls were encouraged to run as free as the boys, wear our flannels and overalls and big boots. I got raised to look after myself, because it was important that I not need anyone, especially not a man. If I got in fights, built a fort in the woods (no boys allowed!!), went to a store alone, so what? The boys did too. It was the most magical time to grow up.

[–]onesundaymorning 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I remember those days! I was a full on tomboy in the '90s. I have no doubt if I were growing up now I would have been told to transition. I loved (still love) sports, working out, getting dirty, hanging with boys, etc. But I am a woman, never questioned being a girl (I just didn't like "girl" stuff), am attracted to men, and I grew up to love dresses, heels, and looking cute. There is NO WRONG OR RIGHT WAY TO BE A GIRL! I want all young girls to know that <3