Some might not see this as a big deal, and perhaps it's not, but to me toy construction has always been a dad activity. I fully believe they intentionally made the mom the builder to subvert the traditional gender roles.
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Bikes are gender universal. Girls love bikes too, eh?
The invention of the bicycle gave women more freedom than anything! They weren't allowed to ride horses by themselves, carriages cost a fortune & hiring 'cabs' cost money. But they could ride a bike & go anywhere!
For sure. Bikes are great for all kids. What I meant was that he was gifted something typical for a boy, rather than something explicitly feminine.
"Man goes out for milk while wife assembles their son's dollhouse."