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Hudson Valley Parent 21
We asked parents:
What is the most
important lesson
to teach your
daughter?
Smash the patriarachy!
— Elke L.
Self-respect. — Stephanie X.
Love yourself first.
— Pamela P.
To stand tall, raise their hand,
speak up and walk in their truth,
not someone else's version of
their truth.
— Athena C.
That girls can do anything
that men/boys can do!
— Katie R.
That it is okay to be a strong,
hard working mom.
— Heather D.
To be a strong, amazing
woman who always chases
her dreams! — Erica H.
Raise others up rather than
tearing them down, look out
for one another and respect
differences.
— Ariana P.
Be proud of your awesome
self and don't let others knock
you down.
— Heather M.
Dare to be different! Throw
away the notion of fitting in and
forge your own path in life.
— Roxanne F.
HVP Chatroom
Jill Valentino is a wife, mom of two,
elementary educator, and lifelong
resident of the Hudson Valley.
