Based on the photo ads in the After-School Activity Guide last week (July 28-August 4 issue), boys aren’t nearly as represented (welcome?) in these programs as girls are.
This is not a criticism of the Indy, and I didn’t go searching for this skew; I just noticed it. Maybe some of these organizations can update their assumptions and depict boys bonding, laughing, and creating too.
My concept is not to diminish girls (we’ve waited long enough for a seat at the table), but to invite varied expressions of maleness as well so parents can select positive enrichments for their daughters and sons. The notable exception to my criticism is the ads for the musical arts.