Word on Fire - The Trouble With the “You Go Girl” Culture
Dude, get a summary of the article along with your post, quotes you found poignant, etc.
For younger kids, sure. Bouncy words of encouragement help to lift their spirits. For kids you mentor, it's positive reinforcement for them.
But were I to encourage a bud: "You got this, man." Same content, different delivery.
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My point is that it is altogether possible—and eminently desirable—to say “you go boy” with as much vigor as “you go girl.” And both the boys and the girls will be better for it.
For younger kids, sure. Bouncy words of encouragement help to lift their spirits. For kids you mentor, it's positive reinforcement for them.
But were I to encourage a bud: "You got this, man." Same content, different delivery.
How many times do we need to remind newbs about the correct protocol when linking to an article?
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