Speaking as an (amateur) archeologist, weaving and textiles are traditionally female jobs in most societies because it requires fine work by small, dexterous hands. I'd say a connection to child-rearing is reaching beyond the obvious.
Women have always run the household and as GP mentioned these activities can be picked up and put down as time allows. With very small children especially, this time is often vary rare to find..!
The fine motor skills in boys develop few months later on average, but they grow up skilled just fine.
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