One thing about growing up and having kids... you want them to have strong role models. When my first daughter, Abby was born, I noticed that there was a general lack of female characters out there to really look up to. Sure, there were I guess the Disney princesses, but by and large they seemed to just let events happen to them. I guess you could say that some of the pantheon of mythical gods could be considered strong female role-models. They were strong, clever, independent... but they were also... bitches.
Fortunately, as I've been paying more attention to such things, I've noticed this trend changing. Does this maybe have something to do with our changing views on woman's role in our modern world? I don't know, but it does make me feel a little better to know that there ARE some very good examples of strong, clever, capable, compassionate, smart, friendly... girls who are independent and powerful without losing their femininity.
The reason I'm bringing this up this week, is that my second daughter is due to be born soon, and I think it might be a nice way to look forward to that event to spend a couple of weeks showcasing some of the wonderful female characters out there today. I have a few picked out, but would love to hear who you all think would make a good role model for a little girl (both real and make-believe.)
Until next time, take care and be good!
Your friend
Jeffrey
1 comment:
No Barbies! Not Supermom Barbie or Secretary of State Barbie or Sex In The City Barbie! Barbies are girl-child abuse. I'm liking the First Lady...great role model in every way. And I can't wait to see what you've come up with.
We're swimming in fabulous little boys in our family right now. This week, our grandson's favorite game is Let's Be Supahewoes!
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