Erika Yoshida, screenwriter known for his work in franchises such as “Tower of God“, “Tiger & Bunny” and more recently “Bocchi the Rock!“, has become the center of a debate on social networks after an interview in which shared reflections on raising her four-year-old son from a gender perspective. In the interview, Yoshida expressed the following:
- «My son is 4 years old, and although I have raised him in a fairly ‘genderless’ way, from the age of 2 he began to be interested in Ultraman and monsters. He even says things like ‘men should keep their promises.’ I respond: ‘That has nothing to do with being a man.’ But I feel that there are many things that I must teach him».
Yoshida’s words, especially his “discomfort” with his son’s interest in heroic characters and his interpretation of values such as keeping promises, sparked a heated debate on social networks. Some users accused the screenwriter of imposing ideologies on her son, while others defended her, arguing that her intention was to promote a more equitable education.
Among the most notable comments, it was noted that “Educating in a genderless way should not mean limiting the child’s choices”since he is only showing interest in heroic figures, something common at his age. One user commented: «If the boy wants to admire heroes, denying him that possibility would be the same as imposing the ‘masculinity’ that she so criticizes. In the end, it’s still control».
Another stressed that the phrase “men must keep their promises” should not be a cause for concern: «This shouldn’t be about ‘men’ or ‘women’. Simply, If you are human, keep your promises. His son’s statement has nothing controversial».
On the other hand, some users pointed out that these statements could have a negative impact on the child: «When parents impose ideologies in this way, children may feel disconnected from their peers and eventually become ‘weak men’ unable to adapt to society.».
Likewise, a comparison emerged between this situation and other similar ones in which parents try to instill extreme ideologies: «This borders on ‘ideological abuse’. Children are not puppets of their parents. We should let them explore what they like without labels».
Curiously, some comments on social networks They connected this situation with Yoshida’s work on the hit series “Bocchi the Rock!”where the protagonist fights to overcome emotional and social barriers. Users made jokes with phrases like: «What’s next? What in the second season of Bocchi the Rock! Are promises also seen as a gender construct?».
Although this controversy is not directly related to his professional career, The viralization of these statements could influence how the public perceives their future work. The discussion about gender education and parenting continues to be a sensitive topic in today’s society. To what extent do parents have the right to guide or limit their children’s choices based on their own beliefs? This case raises important questions about the line between educating and controlling.
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