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Kitchen set for a 3 year old litlle BOY for christmas??

I seriously don't even know what to get my child for Christmas. He has named off a couple of small things but I wanted to get him something big from "Santa Claus". He is so fascinated with those little play kitchen sets, you know the one for little girls. I found one at Wal-Mart but I am so unsure whether or not I should get it. Does it seem right for little boys to play with kitchen stuff and tea sets? That is what I was needing the opinion about. There is one over at his Grandmas house, it is very old and it belonged to both of my older neices. I dont see anything wrong with him playing with one. What do yall think? What it be GAY to buy a little boy a kitchen set if he likes to play with one?

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1. I think that is a great gift, it will let him role play and use his imagination
2. I think its absolutely fine! Teach him that it's ok for a man to be in the kitchen now. You don't want him growing up thinking that the kitchen is the "womans job" right?
3. Would it be 'gay'? Oh, come on. It's fine. It's a kitchen. Boys can cook too... When we go to my sister's place, the first thing they head for is their cousin's play kitchen to 'make supper'. They love it.
4. he is young by getting him that does not mean he is going to be gay buy it for him let him play with what he want just think of it this way maybe when he gets older he might help his girlfriend or wife out more than a normal man does these days
5. Where do you think chef's come from? Of course its all right.
6. Funny you bring this up! Because I am getting the same thing for my three year old nephew. He LOVES to help me cook in the kitchen!!! He likes to stir, mix stuff in, throw away the egg shells and stuff like that. He's always begging to cook with me so I figured I'd get him a little kitchen play set. It's not "gay" at all, he just likes cooking! I mean look at Emeril Lagasse he's a very famous chef that's a boy and he's obviously not gay (at least I don't think so!) So I say go ahead and buy him that kitchen set =)
7. I think it will be fine and since when have all famous chef's been GAY? They aren't and it isn't going to teach him to be and if someone makes a comment like that then they are the immature people you do not want around your children in the first place.
8. Yes it is ok for him to play with the kitchens, my daughter got one last year and my son loves it. The one she has is a STEP 2 it has 2 stools on the ends to sit at and eat and it looks like a normal kitchen, its not girly at all and it came with all sorts of great accessories.
9. Think of all the tough macho guys of the Food Network. He could be a chef, thats not "gay" For example, The Naked Chef, the guy from Dinner:IMpossible, the guy from Drive Ins, Diners, and Dives, all the Iron Chef guys. These men aren't feminine AT ALL. Its cool, don't worry. Buy him a chef's hat and a play grill, that should be fine.
10. Get it for him! My little boys loved to play with that stuff too. We had brooms and vacuum cleaners and things like that as well. Sometimes they'd play "house" with their sister's dolls. There's nothing weird about it. Pretend play is an excellent thing for any three year old to be engaged in. Good luck.
11. Absolutely not... Little boys love to play with that stuff. My 4 yr. old boy has one and no one makes fun of him, and it keeps him busy for hours!!!!!!!
12. no. get it. What matters is that he is happy. We are all happiest when we are allowed to self express. I became a tomboy because my paretns tried to FORCE me to be a girl. Because of that, I went hte opposite way and I could shoot better than the boys! If I was allowed to express myself, I would have been more comfortable with who I was. Either way, that has nothing to do with sexual orientation.
13. ummm... do boys not need to know how to cook or something? look, kids don't understand all the gender associations adults are so obsessed with. both my brothers played with dolls when they were little because they liked taking care of a baby. they're both straight men now who happen to be great with kids. people get to hung up on "ooo what if i make him gay?!" or "aaaah what if she's not girlie enough?!" if your son likes to play with kitchen sets, let him. he's being creative and playing, and that's great for any kid, no matter what gender.
14. My son loves playing with Kitchen sets, he is 2 and everytime we go to pick up a "special toy" he picks out something that will go with his kitchen. I think it is great to get him one, he may also enjoy cooking with you so you could get him a few small real cooking items like an apron and stuff so he can help in the kitchen.
15. We are buying one for our 3 year old boy this year.. I dont think its that bad of a idea. as long as the kitchen isnt pink or something.. something neautral.. Good luck
16. You are not going to turn your son gay by buying him a kitchen set. Who knows - he could turn out to be a great chef someday! If you're unwilling to invest in a new set for him, why not borrow the set from Grandma's house for a little while (since it sounds like no other child is using it right now) and see how much he actually plays with it. If he really likes it, buy him a set. It won't hurt him.
17. When did kitchens and cooking become something only for girls? How many male chefs are out there? All this gender generalization, boys have barely anything to play with anymore because it will make them "gay". Seriously, get it for him. He will probably have a blast and it is great for his imagination! My 3 year old son loves playing in his little kitchen, he thinks its great. Don't worry so much about what is acceptable for his gender to play with and let him play with what he likes.
18. I dont see anything wrong.If he likes to play cooking then why take that away from him.My little boy has one and he makes me soo much invisable cake i gained 10000lbs lol.He wont be gay some of the best cooks are men.So buy it for him and let the cooking begin.
19. I don't see the slightest problem with it.. Get one that isn't all pink and girly though, that's all I can say.. Some of the most famous chefs are GUYS! If he likes it, then why the hell not?
20. my youngest nephew (2)had a 23 Piece Homestyle Kitchen Play Set. And he liked it for about 3 months then he just stopped playing with it. this is the one we got him. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5913442 plus these play foods Step2 101-Piece Food Assortment http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2603670
21. I have a three year old son who plays with one almost everyday. I know it is stereotypical to think boys playing with girls toys are a sissy, but I think that it is just that a stereotype. My son is still all boy. He's a ninja turtle one minute and the next he's baking me a cake. This allows him to role play, imagine and just have a great time. If he enjoys it let him have something he will enjoy. Better to buy him something you know he will use rather than getting him something that will just collect dust. Good luck. Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas!!
22. Santa is bringing one to my son and he's 2!! My son LOVES to watch Food Network...Emeril is his favorite!! I think it's fine for a boy...just not one that's pink LOL! He's just a little kid, if he enjoys playing with it then let him have his fun...who knows...he may be the next Emeril or Bobby Flay!!
23. great gift i bought one last year for my son who was three and he played nonstop for days ignore the gender those things should be unisex men need to learn to cook too. its not gay i wish parents would stop saying that boys playing with girl toys is gay its not. buy what your son likes ignore the boy or girl toy its a toy my son is almost 5 he loves dolls and play cooking but he also likes trucks and wrestling toys. let your son have what he likes it wont make him gay
24. no it isn't gay- when my brothers and i were little they played along with me with the kitchen set. and hey my middle brother loves to do things in the kitchen for his wife. makes me happy to know that i had a small part to play with him being helpful in the kitchen, it help teaches them.
25. no it would not be GAY guys cook all the time and most of the worlds great chefs are guys
26. My 2 year old has a doll that he wont put down. She may cry he tells me. Why do we taech only girls how to take care of them selvs and babys. Boys nead to learn too
27. what ever entertains him is fine. if it keeps him busy then buy it.
28. My nephew has a play kitchen and he loves it. It is a great way to encourage imaginary play. They have one that is a kitchen on one side and the other side (which is supposed to be like being outside) has a grill. At that age he doesn't recognize things as "boy toys" or "girl toys". He just knows what is fun and what he likes.
29. i think its fine.. i bought one for my 1 year old daughter last year adn my 2 yrs old son plays with it all the time :) the only thing i would suggest is that if it is the one from walmart for about $40 -- there are TONS of little pieces and honestly its not the best quality... i bought her that one but i wanted it set up so the day before xmas eve i opened the box and im glad i did.. it was really crappy looking so i ran to sears and bought the better one.... there was a nice one at zellers too.... a little more money.... zellers was $90 and sears was $150 but lots less work and better quality :) just a heads up but no ... boys need to learn how to play in kitchens too... all my daycare kids love it... boys and girls :)'
30. There is nothing wrong with that at all. It's healthy for him, I think. Little boys should be allowed to play with kitchen sets and baby dolls just like little girls should be allowed to play with cars and army toys. In today's world, different professions are not limited to just female and male categories. You never know, you may have a little chef on your hands! Nothing wrong with a man who can cook!!
31. My little boy is 2 1/2 and has been playing with a kitchen set for quite some time. He loves to "cook." I think if your child shows an interest in it, then you will be encouraging his creativity and who knows,maybe he will be a chef one day.