Yes I played Squirt Guns, Nerf Guns, and eventually BB Guns around age 14. I did turn non-gun items into imaginary guns (such as sticks, paper guns, etc). It is probably not something that is innate in males. I probably learned the behavior from the media, tv, toys, movies, videogames. I don't really have any advice on it.
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As for Indra and Niyama I will not forbid things that resemble guns (squirt guns or nerf guns) However, BB Guns can actually hurt people so they will not be allowed. As well as pretend guns that look real, I will explain why those items entice fear in others because of how dangerous they are. I know a lot of people who played with pretend guns (INCLUDING MYSELF and my husband) quite a bit who turned out to be very gentle and respectful and would not keep a gun in their home.
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Date: 2009-02-10 01:20 am (UTC)Yes I played Squirt Guns, Nerf Guns, and eventually BB Guns around age 14. I did turn non-gun items into imaginary guns (such as sticks, paper guns, etc). It is probably not something that is innate in males. I probably learned the behavior from the media, tv, toys, movies, videogames. I don't really have any advice on it.
From Me:
As for Indra and Niyama I will not forbid things that resemble guns (squirt guns or nerf guns) However, BB Guns can actually hurt people so they will not be allowed. As well as pretend guns that look real, I will explain why those items entice fear in others because of how dangerous they are. I know a lot of people who played with pretend guns (INCLUDING MYSELF and my husband) quite a bit who turned out to be very gentle and respectful and would not keep a gun in their home.