According to researchers, mothers and fathers do treat sons and daughters diferently (Blakemore et al., 2013; Leaper, 2000). Family dynamics and experiences are linked to individual differences in boys’ and girls’ gendered behavior (McHale, Crouter, & Whiteman, 2003). Studies show that parents describe their newborn sons as stronger, more coordinated, and more alert than daughters; and their newborn daughters as smaller, softer, and more fragile than sons (Huston, 1983; Sweeney & Bradbard, 1988). Fathers, in particular, engage in more rough-and-tumble play with sons and more cuddly play with daughters (Leaper & Bigler, 2011; Lytton & Romney, 1991). Parents buy diferent toys for their sons and daughters (Blakemore et al., 2013; Ruble et al., 2006). For example, males are given trucks, war toys, and sports equipment; girls are given dolls, dollhouses, and books. Mothers and fathers even communicate diferently to sons and daughters, using more directive and supportive language with girls than with boys (Ruble et al., 2006). Throughout childhood, parents encourage males in active, gross motor, and manipulative play; females are encouraged in passive feminine role taking and fine motor play, with fathers being more stereotypical than mothers (Huston, 1983; Leaper, 2000). Males are also allowed to take risks (such as climbing trees) and are left unsupervised more often and earlier than females (Basow, 2008; Blakemore et al., 2013). Finally, parents exert more achievement and independence demands on males, while providing help more readily for female