Sports and gender?? How would you handle it?

Topics like this baffle the crap out of me. Like, the dad would prefer that his son do sweaty, grunting activities surrounded by other guys... Instead of activities where he'd likely be the only heterosexual male among dozens of lithe, beautiful girls?For Odin's sake, do the kid a favor and put him in ballet. He'll thank you when he reaches puberty.

Dance isn't masculine? Clearly one has not met many male dancers. They are muscular and athletic and can probably outperform a football player in a triathlon were they inclined tondo that sort of thing.But the thing that bothers me is how it is totally ok for girls to wear pants and play soccer but how horrified people get when a boy wants to dance or wear pink. As if feminine things - or being mistaken for a girl - is so bad...why? Because girls are lesser? Second class citizens? No good. 

I hate shit like this. Honestly, what does your husband expect to happen if your son did dance or gymnastics? Turn out gay? Homophobia isn't cute. Your husband needs to educate himself on sexuality. Because right now he just looks like an ass. I'm gonna make the assumption that he wouldn't like a daughter partaking in football (soccer). Just for the record, the women's football team representing the U.S. Is miles better than the male team. Clearly genitals don't affect how well you do sports. 

Gymnastics and dance at a young age are fantastic for building balance and a strong core. It could give him an advantage when he plays others sports later. As for the gender argument, it's just silly. We should limit our children based on preconceived notions of what boys and girls can and cannot do. Especially if those limitations are all based on beliefs not on facts. 

Tell him you can't hear him over how big these guys muscles are compared to his xD Men's gymnastics isn't about being pretty, it's very much a power sport for them. 

FYI to everyone: my husband isn't an asshole and I think it's a pretty common thing for men to say honestly. We are having a girl and we don't have a son yet. I simply put this is up here for discussion and opinions so the name calling is kind of uncalled for. And as for the "what is your husband afraid he'll turn out gay" comment um I wasn't speaking on that and that isn't what I said my husband was afraid of but what if he was? Don't tell me that men don't think about that when it comes to their sons because I know they do. I am not homophobic in any way, shape or form and neither is my husband but I don't think my husband would be the only man or father to openly express that fear. Like I said I put this up for discussion not for you to tell me husband is an asshole because he's not and I think it's unfair that people result to name calling when they are discussing issues that are very much present in society. That won't make you "win." So have your own opinion I respect that but be classy about it. 

My son does gymnastics, he also does football, basketball and baseball. He is the most athletic boyish boy around, but his favorite color is hot pink. He will only wear Jordans, KDs, Nike, under armor etc. He turns everything into a ball and has zero interest in any of his sisters girly girl things. He is strong, fierce, competitive. Gymnastics has helped him become so versatile, he has strong core muscles, balance. His drive is incredible. Gymnastics is definitely not only a girls sport.

If they want to try it they can, regardless of what sex they are.

Tell him that it's a documented fact that many male athletes take dance classes.  Since the 70s, it's been a common occurrence for many players in the NFL for example to take Ballet and other dance classes for strength and flexibility.

Don't pro-football dudes do ballet for the agility, or am I just confusing real life for that movie with The Rock?