Gender reveal parties are fucking stupid anyway. What’s next, eye color reveal party?
if capitalism gets its way…
You mean because capitalism leads to fascism, where humans’ eyecolor suddenly is an indicator of their worth? Correct!
… no I meant so they can sell “Its a blue!” cards …
I worry when families from economically depressed areas do this bullshit. Like, what’s the return on cosplaying white trash at great expense?
Party where I tell all of my kid’s friends about their ADHD diagnosis.
I would not mind if we collectively decided to just use gender neutral terms when referring to kids till they are old enough to express a preference.
It would actually even be a benefit for “saving the kids” the less personal details strangers can know the better.
I’m even fine with only using gender neutral terms period. At least as the default
kids till
A till is a cash drawer. What are you selling?!?
I used to think that as well, but this is also standard usage: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/should-you-use-until-or-till-or-til
I’ve said this for years.
“Sex Reveal” has an entirely different connotation.
But just let kids tell you.
Give em a few years on their own to be exposed to how gender is expressed, then let them decide who they are.
