tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post5797493888266752306..comments2024-03-28T11:14:24.118-07:00Comments on Chicken Blog: Raising a LearnerNatalie, the Chickenbloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-42124254002726414992012-11-04T19:45:56.841-08:002012-11-04T19:45:56.841-08:00Just read this FANTASTIC post and wanted to thank ...Just read this FANTASTIC post and wanted to thank you for writing it. Raising girls is hard - I continue to be appalled at the images I see of girls and women every day in the media. It's overwhelming and I often feel I've failed my daughters. This post reminds me how important it is to keep working to combat those images and to help them grow up to be capable, confident, happy women who are true to themselves.<br />Thanks,<br />JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632955602639382927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-26961893935529164662011-10-05T06:50:02.899-07:002011-10-05T06:50:02.899-07:00I love to see this. As a girl growing up in the 70...I love to see this. As a girl growing up in the 70's who was taken completely out of the gifted program because I was only gifted in language, reading, and problem solving but not gifted in math--it frustrates me how the general thinking about intelligence keeps changing from one gross misconception to another. Your daughter is lucky to have you, for sure.Vistyhttp://fourteenthousanddays.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-82231832502445023602011-09-27T21:26:57.642-07:002011-09-27T21:26:57.642-07:00Beautiful.Beautiful.unschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638020820430345739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-1653637614464265292011-09-27T21:15:51.775-07:002011-09-27T21:15:51.775-07:00I left this tab open in Chrome for a week to remin...I left this tab open in Chrome for a week to remind myself to leave you a comment. I grew up as one of two daughters with my Dad who taught us we could do anything, and I am mighty grateful for that. I also managed to survive without the pink/purple craze that seems to be directed at little girls now. I think Maria more than most girls stands a fighting chance at not worrying about "girl things" vs. "boy things." And kudos to her for telling the other girl she was wrong!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01031713230200784274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-3577999757927073592011-09-27T20:02:06.937-07:002011-09-27T20:02:06.937-07:00This was such an amazing post. I have to admit I ...This was such an amazing post. I have to admit I am glad I have boys and do not have to deal with the awful clothes out there for girls.<br /><br />Somehow I was very fortunate and never received the message "Girls can't do math." I don't know why. Perhaps I just didn't listen - it was my best subject. I even majored in math in college.<br /><br />Brava to you and Maria and her robots. Best of luck to her!<br /><br />From a mom of two piano playing boys who love to read - one who dances ballet and the other does gymnastics!<br /><br />Down with stereotypes & obnoxious T-shirts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-69663817124839253712011-09-26T04:30:15.139-07:002011-09-26T04:30:15.139-07:00Fist pump and WOO-HOO from here too, Natalie! This...Fist pump and WOO-HOO from here too, Natalie! This was just so amazingly expressed! You should write a book... seriously! I'm not lucky enough to be a mom myself, but am lucky to be aunt to three beautiful girls. It is hard raising a girl-child in this world. I see my sister already struggling with some of these issues, and her daughter is but nearly 3. You are doing well, my friend... keep up the no-cute policy... LOL ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-36972641876330726852011-09-23T20:07:54.032-07:002011-09-23T20:07:54.032-07:00you rocked the shit out of this!
will link to you...you rocked the shit out of this!<br /><br />will link to you on monday my sister!!!!<br /><br />have a lovely!ivey@durangomom.comhttp://www.durangomom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-44702696538605241992011-09-23T15:13:24.933-07:002011-09-23T15:13:24.933-07:00This post brought tears to my eyes. Maria (AND you...This post brought tears to my eyes. Maria (AND your boys) are very lucky to have you as a mom. Kudos.d.a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10701833441665984965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-84350770360773485902011-09-23T08:32:42.006-07:002011-09-23T08:32:42.006-07:00YES YES YES! It drives me insane whenever I think...YES YES YES! It drives me insane whenever I think of my daughter wearing "I am too cute for math" or even seeing that such clothes are even made. I applaud your efforts and it looks like you are doing well!<br /><br /><i>Dumb is not sexy-cute-funny-cool-justifiable-excusable! And corporations marketing Dumb are corrupt, disreputable, and reckless. Shame!</i><br />Indeed! My wife is not dumb, my mom is not dumb, they have never played the cute stuff. Argh! To even suggest it but so many parents raise their kids this way! Argh!<br /><br />Ok...settling down now. It just strikes a chord with me. The other day, the neighbor girl, 5 years old, came over in heels and makeup. Her mom was dressing her that way, not for make-believe time but for...I have no idea. It was to go out though. I nearly died. Sexualizing a 5 year old makes my blood boil though...<br /><br />Ok...I'll settle down. Keep up the good work Mom...keep raising your boys and girls right!warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927162550870912773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-36207732373428012002011-09-22T18:19:32.038-07:002011-09-22T18:19:32.038-07:00You are a WONDERFUL mom! Kudos to you (and all of...You are a WONDERFUL mom! Kudos to you (and all of us mom's) for refusing to hold back our kids based on gender myths. My daughter's (both of them) loved squirt guns, football, etc. AND they love their pretty dresses (age appropriate). Keep up the GREAT work!TnTConnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868281033919053366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-18461693749613692002011-09-22T17:32:12.686-07:002011-09-22T17:32:12.686-07:00Oh, and I shared this link on Facebook. "Rob...Oh, and I shared this link on Facebook. "Robots are for everyone!" She should get <i>that</i> t-shirt--next year's Team Paradox slogan?!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-21089140770777510362011-09-22T17:25:10.938-07:002011-09-22T17:25:10.938-07:00I say frequently I'm glad not to be raising ch...I say frequently I'm glad not to be raising children in this day and age, because it's so damn complicated and difficult! But I'm not worried about Maria. She has you, and her brothers, and Suki and all the robots to help her see beyond the Pink Aisle. You all have amazing powers over her that you can't begin to understand.<br /><br />In college, when my women friends called me strong in this terrible man-dominated world, my response was "Say what you want about men, but it was a man (my father) who pushed me to stand up for myself." All those seeds you're planting are finding fertile soil, believe me.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-37131691889541308362011-09-22T13:18:24.655-07:002011-09-22T13:18:24.655-07:00You are a wonderful, caring, insightful, resourcef...You are a wonderful, caring, insightful, resourceful, fun and very intelligent mother. Your kids are blessed to have you.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-40452315332663695942011-09-22T12:16:48.921-07:002011-09-22T12:16:48.921-07:00I love, love, love, love this so much. You are one...I love, love, love, love this so much. You are one of my mama role models. As the future mama of a little girl, I am bookmarking this post to reread again. Thank you for taking the time to share your heart with us!Rebekka Sealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136635569938104106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-80841385278653068272011-09-22T06:53:23.116-07:002011-09-22T06:53:23.116-07:00As ever, a reflective and honest and caring post. ...As ever, a reflective and honest and caring post. The photos of Maria are just wonderful and her life-force comes through them all. <br />In England, for the past few years, girls have 'overtaken' boys in the exam results for math. This is due mainly to a change in teaching methods - where there's more emphasis on course work and projects - and now there's the backlash of comments stating that the teaching system is wrong if it's giving girls the advantage...The struggle for equality is a big one. I'm glad to say Romy spurns 'girly' things; is tough, sensible and competitive with her brothers; has many boy friends at school; has a natural affinity for math and expects to be able to do what she wants to do. The only limitations she has are those that relate to her age and safety which goes for my boys too. <br />I could write a lot more as I also feel passionately on this subject but this is your subject today, not mine, but thank you for raising it!<br />AxxxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-27289466707561476662011-09-21T23:13:37.312-07:002011-09-21T23:13:37.312-07:00I love this post! Thank you! It was very well writ...I love this post! Thank you! It was very well written and brought to mind what I was told as a child. I have also struggled with limiting myself because they told me I was not smart enough in school. I love your way of thinking. Maria is beautiful and she will grow up to be great because of you!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298316576763627269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-20981228569252420602011-09-21T14:21:31.116-07:002011-09-21T14:21:31.116-07:00This post is wonderfully worded and illustrated. ...This post is wonderfully worded and illustrated. Go, Natalie! You are spreading the word that needs to go out to moms of little girls. If no one buys those stupid t-shirts and slutty clothes, they will go away. <br /><br />I had a similar experience in school (back in the dark ages). I was interested in science, and a guidance counselor told me that it wasn't for girls, that girls would never be accepted in the field. They told me my choices were teacher, nurse, or secretary. Thank goodness this has changed! But those tees have got to go!judy in kyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810068743975026564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-13062546015284351762011-09-21T12:25:37.535-07:002011-09-21T12:25:37.535-07:00I always thought that girls stopped doing well in ...I always thought that girls stopped doing well in math at a certain age, not because of lack of skills but because of a misguided belief that boys didn't like girls who were smart. Which is a shame.<br /><br />I don't have children but am friends with a wonderful couple who have two lovely girls that I've known since the youngest was 6 months old and the elder was 3 years old. Over the years I've watched them and have seen the toys and clothing that they want to have. It's sad how much Hannah Montana and the Disney princesses had such a hold over them. I hope for their sakes and for Maria and all the other little girls that they don't let the toy companies' PINK change their natural curiosity and talents.Tami @ Lemon Tree Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655631671353374029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-47674488082010995972011-09-21T12:10:00.141-07:002011-09-21T12:10:00.141-07:00Oh, what a wonderful post. And what wonderful pict...Oh, what a wonderful post. And what wonderful pictures of Maria living her life and being a strong, curious, caring, fierce, smart girl.<br /><br />This is changing, but way too slowly. And along the way how many lives are affected?Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04500606532723836054noreply@blogger.com