Changing the way we bring up our boys | Jen Brister | TEDxBrighton

Challenging the cultural and gender norms we teach our children.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@nuttyfroot]

I love everything about Jen.

[@JackDevaney]

I grew up in Brighton to very liberal parents. My mum was the breadwinner and my dad stayed home with me and my brother. He was a very emotional and caring father, who would tell us if we needed to cry "better out than in" (I believe that sentiment is usually reserved for farts, but it's a fond memory, regardless). I feel very lucky to have had that influence on my life and not being someone who has to bottle things up

[@zoerainbow94]

A lot of great points she was bringing up. If I may, here is a little story and maybe it may help some people to see if they can do a little better.

[@pandastrat]

She's awesome and this deserves thousands of views!

[@trude8073]

She didn't get enough applause as she deserved to 😳

[@sarapereira4006]

True,

[@joellehoareau9958]

I so agree about the kids being forced to kiss family and friends on the lips! I grew up with a super affectionate family but I myself am not very comfortable with affection. We should not be forcing our children to do something that makes them uncomfortable. And I totally agree about the gender stereotypes being reinforced by parents from a young age. Men should be allowed to cry, women should be allowed to hate the colour pink and hate spa days, men can clean, women can hate cleaning - all these things do not need to be assigned to a gender! Very very good points, well done 🙌

[@gabychuels2955]

The way she gave this talk as she does her stand up comedy shows. It gave it a little twist that tedx talks don’t usually have. Brilliant

[@1586brittc]

Yes to everything about this from across the pond!

[@OrlandoHarrison]

More great gags from Jen Brister interweaved with some great parenting advice! Looking forward to her book that comes out next month.

[@freakofnature2880]

This should have way, way more views !

[@manuelsantiagorenken]

So true! So true! Men cry a lot if they have to. I did and still do. It helps. And it's marvelous. It gives me relief. My emotional weight decreases. And yes! Yes yes yes yes yes. It matters so much how we raise our sons and daughters. So much.

[@mcfannynugget]

Why doesn't this have more views/likes? Jen 💓

[@timflatus]

13:40

[@YOitsKEL]

love this. we need more conversation about helping kids when they grow up not to have warped ideas about gender and masculinity. gotta be a long process, but this is certainly a good start.

[@jennieoutram6]

Fantastic message delivered in such an awesome way! Thank you, Jen!!

[@tessiepinkman]

One of the best TED talks I've heard. So incredibly important.

[@oliviazhao1052]

Where's her standing ovation!!!

[@willhulme2464]

Loved the talk! Really important message we should be teaching our kids.

[@goodluck1070]

thanks Jen, you're so right