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Old May 01, 2023, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RDMercer View Post
Yeah, she's been self conscious about being strong, because she really is very physically strong. Even in elementary school I would encourage her, "If you can run faster than the boys or do more push ups, you do it. You push for what you can do."

She told me once that boys don't like that. I said, "Then find one who's stronger. You don't have to care what boys think, just the one you pick. A strong boy, or a good one, will like that you're strong."
RD, that's amazing. You are encouraging her to be herself, and to not dumb herself down just to be liked by boys. What great parenting!!!
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