When I think about raising a teenage girl in the future, I think about all the challenges I faced growing up. A bit of bullying, a lot of self-confidence issues, and a whole lot of confusion.
I've read that telling little girls they are smart, or pretty is not necessarily the best thing in the grand scheme of things. I think the point is that you should compliment your child in the details, not just the broad strokes. For example, I can tell my girl she is kind, generous, or caring.
Read this article about how being pretty can be a loaded thing.
I've read that telling little girls they are smart, or pretty is not necessarily the best thing in the grand scheme of things. I think the point is that you should compliment your child in the details, not just the broad strokes. For example, I can tell my girl she is kind, generous, or caring.
Read this article about how being pretty can be a loaded thing.
