Raising Boys Who Believe in Girls
Jacqui Fishman
We talk a lot about ensuring that every girl has the confidence to know #ThisGirlCanChangetheWorld but what about our boys?
We need to be sure that we never leave our boys out of the conversation-ever!
For girls to always have the strong sense of self, and unshakeable belief in themselves to grow and thrive and never question their place, they need to be able to move through their world surrounded by men who also believe in them!
Men who not only see women as equals but also support their rights and goals.
Men who know that every girl, every woman, has the right to use her voice, walk into any room, work side by side with them, and stand on that equal playing field.
Help our boys see positive role models-male and female
Be sure our boys' media consumption portrays strong women and girls alongside supportive boys and men
Model equality
Educate our boys about women’s history
Help our boys understand what equality means
Teach our boys to respect every girl
Help our boys understand and support every girl's rights
Support our boys in developing their emotional awareness and intelligence
Help our boys know it is OK not to win and OK to be vulnerable
Point out instances of bias and sexism
Have conversations about what images and portrayals they see on social media and popular media
Help our boys be kind and supportive friends
Celebrate strong confident girls and women
Celebrate strong supportive men
👏to all the Moms and Dads raising boys who know that the girls in their world can do anything they can do...and that is not only OK but really cool!
These boys will be the Fathers, friends, soulmates, best pals… every girl needs.
#NationalSonsDay
#EmpoweringGirls
#GenderEquity
#SmartBoys
#ThisGirlCanChangetheWorld