That moment wasn’t only a teachable moment for her, but also for me because it got me thinking what am I showing as representation for my girls? What am I teaching them? Your kids learn from not only what you tell them, but also what they see. And we live in a world where thanks to the internet and social media beauty and standards on beauty are all one set standard and I don’t want my girls having to live their life thinking there is only one type of beautiful. It’s funny when I got pregnant the first time I wanted so badly to have a girl and to dress her up and do her hair and just have my own life size barbie, but being a parent is obviously more than that but…… being a parent to a girl is extra more than that (lol that’s not good English kids). I don’t have the tips to raising confident little girls in our social media driven world, and every child is different, but the biggest take away for me from this experience is that I have to be the role model that I want my children to have. What I want my children to learn and see in the world is what I need to depict to them every single day. Society already makes it hard enough to be a girl, as a parent I need to make it just a little easier on them and be ahead of the world in molding them.
Thanks for sharing this very good post. For me growing up I was surrounding by diversity and learned to adapt with people and their cultures. Now as a adult I appreciate that upbringing because it allowed me to love me and my culture. But yet understand others as well. Let your adorable daughter know she is beautiful and also allow her showcase her being among other cultures so they can see how amazing she is as well����
This is such a great post! Our children look up to us in more ways than we can ever know and more times than will ever know! I don't have a little girl but I know my son is always watching!
I really enjoyed reading this! It's amazing to me what kids pick up at such a young age. There are so many negative messages hidden in mainstream media, and it really can impact what little girls think of beauty. The fact that you're thinking about this and tuning in to your girls tells me you'll be the role model they need. 🙂
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You raised some great points in this post! Its so important to be confident.
Your girls are absolutely beautiful! I think raising confident girls is so important. I have 2 nieces and they are definitely growing up to take over the world 🙂