Ok folks. What's the deal with social media posts about daughters? Recently, I've posted on social media pictures of my kids and awards they've received. But it never fails, posts about my daughter always get more 'likes' and more positive comments. Really??????? I've noticed this with others' social media feeds as well. The son can do something beyond awesome and will get like 10 'likes'. The daughter just stands there 'looking cute' and gets like 100 'likes'. What's the deal?
I really think that in our society we tend to brush our sons to a degree under the rug. Yes, women are still not fully equal with men in our society, but why do we reward a 'cute dress' so much more on social media then we do an awesome accomplishment? Do I enjoy reading friends' comments about how pretty my daughter is? Sure, of course I do. But, the chirping of the crickets is deafening when I post some great accomplishment of my son.
And it's not just me. Another mom I know will post stuff about her son's athletic accomplishments, but the daughter in a dressy dress always gets more 'likes' and comments. What kind of a message do we think we're sending to our kids with this? It's like 'Ooooooo....pretty clothes are so important!!!!' but getting a major award, nah...... Seriously, this is the message!!!!!
Yes, we all enjoy nice pictures. But, we really need to stop and think about what we are 'liking' on social media. Yes, we're letting a friend or family member know that, "Hey, that's cool!" But, we're also leaving a very real record of what we appear to approve of. When that very real record of approval shows a preference for what's nice looking over substantial achievement, then what does that say about us?
And on a lighter note..... Max Kitty above just wants to let all the girl kitties out there know, "Hey ladies! It's all for you!"
Peace.
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