Gender-stereotyped beliefs weaken during the preschool years. emerge slowly, as parents treat boys and girls in similar ways. strengthen during early childhood. are flexible until about age 8, after which they become more rigid.

Gender-stereotyped beliefs "strengthen during early childhood".

Amid early youth hold, gender-stereotyped beliefs reinforce and youngsters apply them as blanket rules as opposed to adaptable rules. 3-6 year old are firm about not having any desire to be companions with a youngster who damages gender stereotypes.

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