Thanks to my friends over at The Social Silo for bringing this to my attention: playing in the dirt is actually good for you!
According to a study by Oregon State University, “Little girls growing up in western society are expected to be neat and tidy – “all ribbon and curls” – and one researcher who studies science and gender differences thinks that emphasis may contribute to higher rates of certain diseases in adult women.”
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It’s a pretty entertaining read. Plus, if I remember correctly, I told you to let your kids play in the dirt long ago.
