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The Boy Who Played With Barbie

The boy who played with Barbie was never considered cool He was just being himself Teachers looked at him strange while he was at school The other kids gave him hell He didn't have many friends, he wasn't invited out to play He had a lot of thoughts, but didn't have the mouth to say Isn't it sad how a 5 year old is treated as such for being different When he's the smartest in the class and has the most wisdom The girl who likes wrestling and playing football Is ridiculed and forced to be by herself behind an invisible wall She's told that girls have to like pink and wear dresses the teachers don't even try to give her a different message She's only an innocent 9 year old, but they treat her like she's a convict They don't like that she likes to laugh at comics She has a lot to say, but doesn't have the words to speak All the other kids tell her that comics are only for nerds and geeks You're told to be yourself but schools will expell kids for certain Hairstyle's Does it really matter what hair they have as long as they all share smiles? a lot of teachers and schools are hypocritical But you know it will be different if it's ever their child Embrace who you are and don't let anyone make you feel worthless Because every kid is unique and all have a purpose Whether you're the girl who likes football or the boy who plays with Barbie I just want you to know that you're just as cool as the so called Cool kids who go to parties

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Date: 9/4/2018 6:22:00 AM
I think having grandkids makes me love others personalities so much more. The love a Grandma has for each individual. My grandson loves cats to infinity, science but not sports nor dancing. There’s the quiet helpful one and the mischievous and spunky and the strong-willed...all good. Hugs...Kim
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Alex Duffy
Date: 9/6/2018 3:56:00 AM
most of my friends have kids and all their personalities are different, and it's good to see. it's good he likes cats and science, everyone seems to think boys can only like certain things and girls can only like other things. everyone should be allowed to like what they like. thank you

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