International Day of the Girl

Lisa ChesserOctober 11, 2012September 7, 2014UncategorizedArt, Bullying, children, Education, family, inspiration, Middle school, parenting

Today my daughter spoke to a group of middle schoolers about bullying. She had originally created an anti-bullying campaign for the elementary students at her school. When the principal of the middle school saw the posters and asked her to speak to the middle schoolers, this ten-year-old girl spoke passionately about standing up for yourself and doing what’s right.

Afterward, students came to her to thank her for speaking out.

All children should be able to do this.

International Day of the Girl.

Published by Lisa Chesser

I'm a writer, editor, award-winning educator, and marketing professional who hopes to rally everyone around one single mantra: Be brave, smart, and bold. As an educator, I love to remind students to dream in the midst of politics gone mad! Thus, I am also a dreamer. View more posts

13 thoughts on “International Day of the Girl”

Patron Saint of Missing says:

October 12, 2012 at 12:53 am

I really like this. Its so good to have dialogue about this, and your daughter stands as an inspiration to others in her beautiful courage and truth.

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1. bravesmartbold says:
  
  October 12, 2012 at 3:21 am
  
  Thank you for recognizing that. I read about children who don’t even have a voice, so celebrating the voice ours have means even more.
  
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largerthanlifeblog says:

October 12, 2012 at 6:46 am

Hi Lisa

It is such a speechless moment of glory of you. You are the proud mother of a brave daughter who did something that barely anyone her age would even have an idea about. Do convey her my love and support.

🙂
Sayori

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andasfortoday says:

October 12, 2012 at 7:19 am

That is really inspirational, if someone was confident and brave enough to speak about bullying at my school, when I was younger, not a teacher but a fellow student, I think a whole lot of those kids would be very inspired!

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Brinda says:

October 12, 2012 at 12:44 pm

Thanks for sharing this Lisa — more power to your daughter – all the best wishes to her!

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1. bravesmartbold says:
  
  October 13, 2012 at 6:31 pm
  
  Thanks for reading. I really love your stories. Keep writing because I can’t stop reading what you write.
  
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Faires Fine Art says:

October 12, 2012 at 10:08 pm

You must be so proud. Your daughter’s actions are a true testament to how her mother has raised and imparted to her. 🙂

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1. bravesmartbold says:
  
  October 13, 2012 at 6:33 pm
  
  Thank you for the kind and truly appreciated recognition. It’s tough, but I act as a guide, nothing else.
  
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Gigi says:

October 14, 2012 at 2:56 pm

Clearly the kids are telling of their mother. You must be so proud. 🙂

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shoutabyss says:

October 14, 2012 at 3:28 pm

Wow! Your daughter rocks. What a wonderful thing for her to do!

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neongreenmilk says:

October 15, 2012 at 5:30 am

It’s good to be awesome to your daughter!

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Tahir Ali Khan says:

July 25, 2013 at 11:41 am

excellent blog. Keep up your good work dear

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1. bravesmartbold says:
  
  July 26, 2013 at 10:05 am
  
  Thank you! Checking out your blog right now.
  
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