You've probably heard it millions of times, when your child is playing with other children, the grown-ups say things like, "oh how, cute... they're like boyfriend and girlfriend"... or something to that extent. While it might sound fun and innocent, let's think about how those kind of comments can be negative. Not saying that this is always true, but young children that can actually understand what grown-ups are saying might suddenly feel embarrassed or maybe feel like you're making fun of them. This can lead to kids not willing to play with other kids of opposite gender for fear of being teased. So be careful of what you say in jest, especially when it can be harmful to a young child's social development or self-esteem.
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