There are some strong opinions held by many parents regarding whether it is acceptable to allow or encourage boys to play with dolls.
Playing with dolls has been shown to have no effect upon a boy’s masculinity. In fact, playing with dolls actually encourages imaginative role play in which children, both boys and girls, act out various scenarios that they have witnessed. This type of play helps children to develop their sense of the world around them.
The following video shows an interesting discussion on the topic of gender-specific play:
