feminism

Raising Strong Women

Girls get so many mixed messages. They’re told that they can be whatever they want, but only if they’re skinny and pretty. They’re told to speak up and express their opinions, but only if it’s their turn to speak. They’re told that they have the right to say “no”, but that it’s ok for boys hurt them if they like them.

Life for girls is anything but easy. Being the parent of a girl is challenging as well. As parents, we want the best for our children. We want our girls to succeed and be happy. We dream of them becoming doctors and professors and being able to support themselves without the help of anyone else.

But we worry as well. We worry about the messages they hear from the media about their bodies. We worry about the boys that pick on them while the teacher shrugs it off with a comment like “boys will be boys”. We worry about the fact that women in the U.S. earn less than men. We worry that our daughters won’t be able to access reproductive healthcare when they need it. The list goes on and on.

Girls need to be strong to survive in this world. They need to be able to ignore the stereotypes and develop a positive body image. This might seem like an impossible task with every billboard and television ad working against you, but it’s not.

The way girls feel about themselves starts at home with you. If you feel good about yourself, your daughter is far more likely to as well. If parents set a good example by not worrying over their weight or other things that they have no control over, our girls will notice. They will learn to be resilient. They’ll learn to let these things roll off their backs. It’s not much, but it’s a start.

Raising girls today is scary. We all need to work together to banish stereotypes and teach our girls to be strong.

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Showcase Your Beliefs with Topical T-Shirts

We all have something that we believe in. Whether it’s gay rights, dietary or other lifestyle choices, it’s important to embrace your convictions. If you tend to be more reserved, wearing a topical T-shirt allows you to speak up without even opening your mouth.

Take a stand

The word “topical” is defined as an issue or subject that is of immediate relevance, interest or importance due to its relation to current events. Subjects that fall into this category include sexism, racism, politics and gay rights. These are important issues that affect all of us in some way or another. In order to progress and improve as a society we need people that aren’t afraid to stand up for what’s right.

Topical T-shirts start meaningful conversations, allowing you to tell others why you feel the way you do. Even though you might not be able to convince everyone to agree with you, talking about your beliefs is an excellent way to make an impact. People that aren’t afraid to speak their mind and stand up for the causes that are important to them are happier and considered more attractive than those that do not.

Someone that wears their beliefs on a T-shirt appears confident and unapologetic. They proudly show the world that they are strong and well-educated about current events.

Honesty

People that speak their minds tend to be incredibly honest people. Honest people have a lot to gain including trust, transparency and awareness. They are easy to be around and never leave their friends and family guessing what they’re thinking. Honest people make fantastic leaders, business owners and parents.

Live life to the fullest

People that speak their minds understand that life is short. They never miss an opportunity to tell someone how they feel or spread awareness about important issues. They are true to who they are, live consciously and create their own opportunities. People that speak their minds typically do not have regrets.

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