There are so many things we as girls are just so tired of hearing. Why is everything always about boys, boobs, and butts? Why can't we talk about something like, I don't know, how intelligent, creative, funny, etc. I am?
1. Boys don't like that.
And??? When did I ask a boy what he liked and what he didn't like? Last time I checked, I did things for myself.
2. You should start doing (insert exercise).
Okay, I'm not even like 12 yet, and you're telling me to lose weight? I was a kid. I'm supposed to eat like crap and run wild. That's what kids do. I'm not going straight to the gym after middle school. Sorry, grandma!
3. Your period makes you a woman!
Then what turns a boy into a man? His 18th birthday? Why can't I just be a girl until I'm 18? Why do girls have to grow up before boys? Why, why, why, why???
4. That's a little...revealing, isn't it?
If I'm under 18, I'm still a little girl. No amount of my body should be sexual to you because I'm not an adult yet. If I want to wear a crop top or a bikini and I'm still legally a child, you don't get to sexualize that!
5. I'm so glad you're not like most girls.
Why do we teach from such a young age that girls should always be in a competition with each other? I think most girls are amazing! I should strive to be like most girls. Thanks, Hailee Steinfeld!
6. You can't wear a short skirt because boys might look up there / that bikini because boys might untie it.
Hey, how about we hold boys accountable for their actions instead? It's not my problem if a boy--or a man, unfortunately--makes the conscious choice to look where he should not be looking.
7. You're gonna make all the boys want you!
I sure hope not. There's not enough of me to go around. Not to mention, what if I like girls? Then there's definitely not enough for the boys.
8. You need to learn how to cook.
Honestly, you're probably right. But the follow-up tends to be something about making my future husband happy, and I'm just not gonna roll with that one.
9. You're gonna make a very lucky man very happy one day.
Actually, I'm going to make me happy one day before I make anyone else happy. Maybe I will make someone happy one day, but this really shouldn't be your first thought when you see me and my awesomeness.
