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- 12 Aug, 2019
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A message for my granddaughter Shayla as you grow up
I've known you now for nearly ten years it's a unique kind of love you have for your grandchild.
I smile when I think of you, your girly ways , artistic flair and pretty face. Add that to your numeracy and literacy skills being way past your years.
Wow you really are a fabulous little girl ...
Wow you really are a fabulous little girl ...
I've known you now for nearly ten years it's a unique kind of love you have for your grandchild.
One where the time you spend together feels special.
I have such hopes for you and my grandsons too, but you being a girl I have a different type of worry for you growing up in today's society.
This makes me feel that this message is important , and as parents or grandparents it's a message we need to start to share at a very young age.
We tend to think that young children lack the capacity to understand but as unique little individuals our messages are so important to help on the journey of growing up..
Mimi grew up not realising she could reach for the stars , not being told that gender can be a barrier so I wanted to tell you from now . I've learnt so much but often wonder how things may have been different if I knew earlier ..
I hope that you achieve all you set out to do. I will always tell you to reach for the stars , dream big - not be sidelined or made to feel you cannot do something because your a female.
So my little girl I will try to guide you and share with you the need to remember-
- Not to be held back by insecurities ....
- Love your body and be proud of your uniqueness
- Try different things , don't be frightened to make mistakes
- Don't let music or media make you feel your not good enough in any way
- Understand that No means No
- Speak up don't stay silent because of your gender
- Know that their are other people you can talk to like Childline
- Be aware that as a female you will need to challenge gender stereotypes
- Believe in yourself
- Know that a healthy relationship doesn't make you sad or insecure
I have started sharing my message by using the NSPCC underwear rule with my grandchildren, they know the correct names for their body parts and understand that their private parts are private.
We will talk about the suffragettes , Maya Angelou , fabulous women who have achieved their goals.
Why we don't need to show our body to achieve in life, to feel happy in your own skin and confident to challenge.
I look forward to watching you grow, I hope one day you realise just how special you are , not just to me ...
Smiling now remembering us holding hands skipping to the shops, what you said “Mimi I know you love me , you've told me a billion times “
Carol Davies aka Mimi
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https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/briefings/preventing-abuse-positions-of-trust/
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https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/briefings/preventing-abuse-positions-of-trust/
As an approved Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment trainer, I am here to help. You can contact me, via the link below, to see how I can support your organisation with policies and training , to build a culture of vigilance
H ere to help!
