I know, this is so typical of our families. Though, we can all try not to do such conversations in front of kids or otherwise but this mindset will take centuries to change still. You know, the stereotypes are not easy to change. And not only men, even women add to it. I remember, once I was driving and my sister was sitting beside me when a car ahead of us moving at a decent speed suddenly put brakes and stopped. I managed to saved ourselves from banging just by a whisker. Just then my sister said, "Must be some woman." Though, the person came out to be a woman but this is how we form preconceived notions. That was just a coincidence that she was a woman but yes it does happen. All I can say is do not have such conversation in front of kids as they too will grow up forming prejudices in their lives.
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