Yes it does have an "effect" on them, but for Pete's sake, if the kid needs sneakers and pink sneakers will make them happy, buy the pink sneakers. You can lecture them on gender equality and stereotypes when they are old enough to understand. They can wear pink, Hello Kitty earmuffs and still grow up to be president.
Pudifoot> It allows defenders to fire on anyone attacking adjacent walls. So if you attack almost any place on the fort, you would end up taking fire from at least three sides.
I saw the same thing when I lived in Korea. Even at very good hospitals, if you are ambulatory you are expected to walk around the hospital to get your tests done with your IV slung over shoulder. I actually liked it after a while because it gives the patient a lot more freedom instead of being more or less chained to the bed.
I'm curious, Modeling clay? Bubblegum? Sillyputty?