Destroyers, Ever wondered why your charming, intelligent friend puts up with bad behaviour from her partner? Have you found yourself asking the question Why does she put up with him? Writer Kasey Edwards thinks it might have something to do with what we teach girls about the importance of being in a relationship. Some women are trapped in toxic relationships (which is a separate issue entirely), but other women stay in them because they believe that a bad relationship — or even an okay one — is better than being single. From Cinderella to The Bachelor, girls cant escape the message that being single is the equivalent of lifes waiting room. This can encourage women to stay in relationships when they probably shouldnt and tolerate or excuse behaviours that they definitely shouldnt. I want my daughters to be empowered to choose to be in a relationship because they want to, not because they think they need to. dailylife.au/life-and-love/parenting-and-families/why-i-am-preparing-my-daughters-to-be-single-women-20140903-3esvf.html Edwards offers some suggestions on ways we can teach girls that single is a valid and enjoyable state of being. Destroyers, do you think girls are taught to seek legitimacy through their relationship status? What messages do you think we should be teaching them about relationships?
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:29:31 +0000
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