But then, how do girls learn the value of grit if their role models don't need it? I learned the value of a friendly demeanor and a permanent smile from Sponge

But then, how do girls learn the value of grit if their role models don't need it? I learned the value of a friendly demeanor and a permanent smile from SpongeBob and I’m not even a sponge. You don’t have to resemble a fictional character in any way for you to be able to idolize them.