Although every day we see more women in positions and jobs that were previously only occupied by men, there is still much to move forward and open the way for more women to follow their dreams and have the freedom to be what they want to be. For this, we must continue fighting against the stereotypes that are still in force, and which we must eradicate from an early age and especially, from home.
Therefore, and inspired by a recent interview with Cristina Aranda, co-founder of MujeresTech, in which she invites us to keep track of how many times we tell our daughters "beautiful" instead of "list", we have decided to create and share compliments of compliments to tell our daughters, because they are much more than just their appearance or exterior.
Why shouldn't we just tell her she’s pretty
Mainly, because we must stop educating our daughters to think that the only or most important thing is physical beauty. In this way we begin to teach them from childhood the value of other things that are more attached to the girls and women they are, and to what they may be in the future.
Also, in this way we teach them from small to they have the ability and possibility to do the same as men, and that being women is not limiting to pursue your dreams and be what you want to be.
Of course, The words we share are just a few suggestions of the many we can tell you, and everyone chooses the one that best suits the personality of their daughters and that highlights those great qualities and characteristics they have.
Compliments to tell your daughter many times
List
Let's start our suggestions with the word recommended by Cristina Aranda: list. A person list It is one that is fast, cunning, skillful and also practical, who knows how to act and solve situations in a very natural way.
Strong
This is one of my favorites to tell my four year old daughter. And we usually say it to children in relation to their physical abilities, but our daughters are also strong women, capable of doing everything they set out to do.
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Courage is a quality that goes hand in hand with strength, but that lies more in the emotional and personal aspect. It's about the ability and encouragement to dare to do things and trust that we can do them.
Smart
It could be confused with "list", but intelligence refers to the knowledge that one has on one or more subjects. By telling our daughters that they are intelligent, we motivate them to continue learning, knowing and discovering More about various topics.
Talented
We all have a talent, for some it is more obvious than others, but that does not mean that we do not have it. Let's help our daughters find theirs, develop it and remind them how talented they are for that skill or characteristic that they have.
Creative
Creativity is a typical characteristic of childhood, but sometimes we lose out over the years. As parents we must look for ways to continue stimulating and motivating that creativity, recognizing when it is present in the different activities of our daughters.
Nice
Kindness opens many doors, says the saying. It is one of the essential values that we must instill as parents to our children, but also It is a very beautiful quality in people. Every time our daughters do something kind, let's make sure we recognize it.
Interesting
It may not be a very common compliment, but it is certainly one that can do a lot for the safety and self-esteem of people. By saying that someone is interesting we not only recognize the things that make it unique and special, but we also show that he is someone who enjoys listening and with whom it is pleasant to talk.
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Sometimes, we doubt being able to do certain things, when we have the ability to do them perfectly. By telling our daughters that they are capable, we remind them that they can achieve and fight for the things that they propose.
Assertive
Assertiveness is the ability to express ideas, rights or opinions in a clear and sincere manner, but without harming others or hurting them in doing so. An assertive person knows what he wants and how to ask or say it, but always being cautious and kind towards others.
Happy
And finally, because it is also a very important part of being a confident and safe person, don't forget to tell your daughter she is happy (and of course, help him to be). Let's work to help them develop their abilities, but let's not forget that being happy is not only in the success we have, but in how satisfied we are with ourselves and our lives.
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