And she stressed the need to be an uplifting force in girls’ lives — and to shower them with positive messages.
“Tell her every day she is smart and capable and lift her up,” Obama said. “For so many people, the role models they follow are right in their backyard. It’s their mothers, teachers, siblings, and their fathers and the men around them who every day can lift them up. Don’t underestimate the power of day-to-day motivation and inspiration in a girl’s life.”
Rescooped by Peter Mellow from eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century |
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