Several years ago, I started thinking about the things I
thought girls needed to learn. At the time, I had only boys and thought I could
offer interesting perspective. Kinda of a “what mothers of boys wish girls knew”
manifesto. Now that I have a little girl
as well, we’ve been adding to our list of things we want to teach her as she
gets older. Here are the top things that I feel every girl should know.
1.
Love Jesus.
2.
Learn to enjoy frivolous things without becoming
someone consumed by frivolity. (Hair, make up, shoes, clothes, glitz, and glamour
are fun to enjoy, but when all-consuming are just another idol.)
3. Only advertise what is on sale. (For example, I
spoke with a young woman who was dressed in a very low cut top. While we were
speaking, a man came up to flirt with her. I could tell by her response that
his advances were unwelcome. She later implied that she didn’t know why men
kept behaving in this way. Unwittingly, she had hung an AVAILABLE sign on
herself. Men are very visual—we’ve heard that before. God made them that way! Just remember to dress
in a way that offers the merchandise you actually want to offer. If it ain’t
for sale…don’t advertise it!) *Mothers, start this practice while your daughter
is a baby! Don’t dress her like a prostitute now and be surprised when she
continues the trend as a teen!
4. Modesty isn’t just for clothes. The most
attractive woman is one who has a sweet spirit. Cultivate compassion. Learn to
not seek the attention of others.
5. Shake hands. This one is practical and concrete.
Please remember that boys struggle with things, just like girls do. Cut guys a
break every now and then. They have enough trouble concentrating when girls are
around without you snuggling up to them! Greet your male friends with a hand
shake or a high five. Skip the hugs—even if you don’t like them “in that way."
6. Love Jesus. Place yourself under Godly authority. Seek Him with all your heart. (Sure, it's the same as the first, but it is worth repeating!)
7. Be careful who you spend time with. You will carry a part of them with you...forever.
7. Be careful who you spend time with. You will carry a part of them with you...forever.
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