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I get what you're trying to do, or at least I think I do, but I also simultaneously think there's something not-quite-right with your statement. I think you nee
by gradstudent 13y ago
I get what you're trying to do, or at least I think I do, but I also simultaneously think there's something not-quite-right with your statement. I think you need to be careful that you're not reinforcing to your daughter that being a girl is a kind of disability. One that she doesn't have to try and hide from the computer, only people.
- alexcroox 13y agoadding "or a boy" would probably help.
- arvidkahl 13y agoMaybe '[...] will not judge you for being a girl' would express the sad reality most.
- noonespecial 13y agoOne of the joys of family is built in context, a refuge from having to vet every possible meaning of the words you choose for fear of being misunderstood. I have nearly two decades to get my point across.
- ahoyhere 13y agoJust like "girls can do anything."