Overall I agree the spirit of the article but not some of the specifics.  I agree that boys should not be shamed for crying.  There is a reason that humans shed tears (release stress hormones supposedly), but not all boys cry easily.  I was never much of a crier but my brother is equivalent to Niagara Falls, and his son is the same.  Also the colour of baby clothing is something that needs to die off (why not other colours such as green, purple and yellow).  But to be honest enlisting a boy in ballet lessons because one thinks it will curb what one sees as destructive masculine behaviour is eccentric.  If the boy expresses an interest in ballet lessons, then fine he will likely benefit in many ways.   As for nerf guns vs. dolls, I had the opportunity to play "house" and with dolls when I was a kid (I had an older sister).  I tried to but I found it boring, and quickly reverted back to my cars and playing "war" with my male friends.