I can't honestly remember giving my son certain toys; he chose them and it was always cars, cars and more cars. And he always had a tape recorder b/c he loved to talk. (still does. LOL) I always knew what he would be/do when he grew up and I was right. My mother gave me dolls, etc. when I preferred books, clothes and, of course, jewelry. I didn't give w/expectations; I knew that my son would choose what he wanted to do w/out much help from me. My mother gave to me with expectations and it did no good. LOL