Teaching Our Daughters More Than Just Pretty
We as a society often tell our daughters that they are pretty. We tell them that they should be proud of their beauty and that it is something to be celebrated. But what about the other aspects of our daughters that should be celebrated? We should be telling our daughters that they are strong and smart. We should be teaching them that they can do anything they set their minds to, and that they are capable of achieving great things. We should be telling them that they are valuable and that their opinions matter. We should be teaching them that their worth is not based on their physical appearance, but on their character, intelligence, and strength.
Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes are still prevalent in our society, and they can have a negative impact on our daughters. We should be teaching our daughters that they can be anything they want to be, regardless of their gender. We should be teaching them that they can be strong, independent, and successful without having to conform to gender stereotypes.
Speaking Up for What is Right
We should also be teaching our daughters that they should never be afraid to speak up for what they believe in. We should be teaching them that their voice matters and that they should never be afraid to stand up for what is right. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to stand up for themselves and for others.
Being True to Oneself
We should also be teaching our daughters that they should never be afraid to be themselves. We should be teaching them that it is okay to be different and that it is okay to be unique. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to express themselves and to be proud of who they are.
Taking Risks and Trying New Things
We should also be teaching our daughters that they should never be afraid to take risks and to try new things. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to take chances and to explore new opportunities. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to fail, because failure can often lead to success.
Dreaming Big
Finally, we should be teaching our daughters that they should never be afraid to dream big. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to pursue their dreams and to strive for greatness. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to reach for the stars and to never give up on their dreams.
At the end of the day, we should be teaching our daughters that they are more than just pretty. We should be teaching them that they are strong, smart, and capable of achieving great things. We should be teaching them that they should never be afraid to stand up for what is right, to be themselves, to take risks, and to dream big.
Prepared by Lensa Amensisa
Graphics by Amanuel Sisay
