Happy New Paradigm Mothering! #ImHereForIt By giving her body autonomy, Jada has made it clear to her daughter that she is strong and capable by birth. Parents want the best for their children, but they may not realize how pushing their daughters to conform to narrow modes of femininity might set them up for failure. Young girls, particularly young Black girls, receive endless messaging that they are not enough. The pressure can be dangerous when it comes from outside of the home, but devastating when administered by close family members. Jada unchained her daughter. Our mothers, grandmas, and aunties taught us to draw as little attention to ourselves as possible as we make our way through the world -- or if we should be noticed, make it only for our exceptional achievements. Too many of us were taught that Willows style and demeanor are for white people; we dont behave that way. But personal freedom isnt just for white girls. Every little Colored girl deserves a chance to grow into the woman she longs to be. I could not be happier that preteens today who look like me now have Willow. ...As am I. I hope that more parents will be encouraged to rethink whats useful and not so useful that is passed on from generation to generation. Break the chains of FILM - POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME #WordToTheMothers
Posted on: Sat, 10 May 2014 00:06:33 +0000
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