And brave. Encourage her to speak her mind, to say what…
““And brave. Encourage her to speak her mind, to say what she really thinks, to speak truthfully. And then praise her when she does. Praise her especially when she takes a stand that is difficult or unpopular because it happens to be her honest position. Tell her that kindness matters. Praise her when she is kind to other people. But teach her that her kindness must never be taken for granted. Tell her that she, too, deserves the kindness of others. Teach her to stand up for what is hers. If another child takes her toy without her permission, ask her to take it back, because her consent is important. Tell her that if anything ever makes her uncomfortable, to speak up, to say it, to shout.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages raising confident, assertive girls who speak truth, stand up for themselves, and value kindness while demanding respect.
In simple terms: Raise confident girls who speak truth and demand respect.
Key Takeaway
Teach girls to voice opinions and assert boundaries.
Themes
confidence
assertiveness
kindness
boundaries
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
determined
inspirational
Type
advice
parenting
empowerment
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school
- peer interactions
- family discussions
Key Concepts
feminist education
self‑advocacy
socialization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model respectful assertiveness?
- What boundaries are most needed in your community?
A Different Perspective
Children may resist or misinterpret assertiveness as aggression.