Oh sure they can be shared. If the child overcomes the patterns impetus. Can be creativity, counter signalling or a lot of other reasons. But that is not the default.
My Little Pony says you're wrong.
I don't know the percentages. I do not know a single person or child playing with my little pony.
Google up "Bronies" :-)
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