In “Wilson, the Princess,” “Allie” describes a boy who played with girl toys and was considered strange. It is disappointing that some people still think boys have to play with specific items. Allie writes that from an early age society told her, “Wilsons are boys and boys like Transformers and toy cars and superheroes.” When I was little, I enjoyed superheroes, but that doesn’t make me strange.

Allie wonders about the grown-up Wilson: “Maybe he’s had to hide who he really is and act like someone he’s not.” The author hopes that her friend is able to be himself. She also wonders if he will fit in wherever he is and is not pretending to be a jock.

Near the end of the article, Allie concludes, “I wish that we were little again and didn’t know how to hate and didn’t know, or particularly care, that Wilsons are boys and boys should like boy toys.” I believe it shouldn’t matter. What truly matters is that you are your unique self, and no one should try to change who you are inside and out.