[infidel29]

True, I didn't look at the father/son relationship. A daughter might be more harmed by a father's remarks than a son would, just as a son could be more hurt by a mother's.

Being that I have personal experience I have a very sore spot when it comes to gender related issues concerning children.

Sorry I came off as overtly defensive.

[pollyannaish]

No problem at all. This is complicated. We all bring our own life experience to the table and that makes it even more emotional than usual.