Girls Only!

Today while watching cartoons a commerical for a toy came on. The toy was a cupcake decorator machine. The commercial started out with my definition of girly pop music and girls giggling in the background. The girls then ran into the scene and started icing their cupcakes with smiles on. At the end of the commercial the advitisor explains that you can share you cupcakes with your girlfriends. After watching this commercial I was reminded of how young society starts embedding peoples minds with traditional gender roles. While it seems fun these little girls are being taught that baking cakes is fun, and its what little girls do. At the same time I know there is atleast one little boy out there who will watch this commerical and want the Girl Gourmet cupcake set. I also know that when he asks his parents they will more than likely say no and suggest a Hot Wheels set instead. This commerical is yet another way society is forcing traditional gender roles on children.