Chihuahua Quote by Anonymous
“I've got two daughters who will have to make their way in this skinny-obsessed world, and it worries me, because I don't want them to be empty-headed, self-obsessed, emaciated clones; I'd rather they were independent, interesting, idealistic, kind, opinionated, original, funny – a thousand things, before 'thin'. And frankly, I'd rather they didn't give a gust of stinking chihuahua flatulence whether the woman standing next to them has fleshier knees than they do. Let my girls be Hermiones, rather than Pansy Parkinsons. Let them never be Stupid Girls.”
About This Quote
Source Personal essay, 2020 (Blog: Parenting in a Body‑Positive World)
Concern for daughters in a thin‑obsessed culture; desire for them to be independent, kind, original, and not superficial.
In simple terms: Raise children to value substance over appearance.
Key Takeaway
Encourage confidence and individuality.
Themes
parenting
body image
self‑esteem
culture
Mood
protective
hopeful
Type
parental
social
When to use this quote
- school environment
- social media
- family meals
- peer groups
Key Concepts
Feminist theory
developmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster body positivity at home?
- What role does media play in shaping self‑image?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure can be overwhelming.
![“I mean, is 'fat' really the worst thing a human being can be? Is 'fat' worse than 'vindictive', 'jealous', 'shallow', 'vain', 'boring' or 'cruel'? Not to me I'd rather [my daughters] were independent, interesting, idealistic, kind, opinionated, original, funny - a thousand things, before 'thin'…” quote by J. K. Rowling](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4dc/j-k-rowling-2-683_boring_i-mean-is-fat-really-the-worst-thing-a-h_1770130.jpg)
