Lessons from the 1940s - Let Boys Be Boys

My two sons' favorite TV show is "Mythbusters." Why do they like it? The scientific investigation of urban legends? Sure. The quirky characters and offbeat humor? Yep. But the primary reason..."They blow things up!"

I don't get this. I'm a girl. Explosions don't appeal to me, and all I can think about is those poor people on the other boat. This poster does nothing for me. But my boys...oh yeah! It speaks their language.

Look at the messages of this poster: If you join the submarine service, y...