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The Challenges of the Not So Girly-Girl
As I have mentioned before my daughter is not a girly-girl. When she plays with her pals she is usually the Bad Guy or The Superhero or, sometimes, The Boy. She will, on occasion, get out her Hannah Montana make-up and perform with a pal but usually this is not her top choice. She is sporty and loud and aggressive. Apparently, even in 2009, these are not acceptable characteristics for a girl.I have a son so I know the whole "boys will be boys" mentality. They can wrestle and fight and compete without much notice and are often congratulated on... More »