Women Share Things That Other Women Need To Know, But Are Never Really Taught
Let’s face it: standard school curriculum may prepare you to solve quadratic equations or recite the United State’s historical timeline. But, many practical skills are also severely undertaught.
Additionally, many other more personal skills– such as emotional awareness and self-love– are neglected inside traditional classrooms.
One Reddit user was particularly interested in women’s points of view on this topic. This user asked the women of Reddit, “What is something that every girl should know but is rarely taught?” The takeaways range from financial practicality to knowing your worth.
“Strategies for financial independence.”
“There is a great podcast I love called “She’s On The Money.” The episodes explain– in easy-to-understand lingo– stocks, shares, mortgages, and all that stuff.”
“As a guy, this is for sure something I will teach my future daughters. It is not ‘boy stuff.’ It is ‘sophisticated member of society’ stuff.”
“It is okay to be rude if someone will not leave you alone. You do not owe anyone your time or energy.”
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“If someone is doing things that make you uncomfortable, they are being rude to you! You do not need to reward them with politeness. Tell them to stop and leave.”
“Also, listen to your instincts. If something in your brain is telling you to get away, then get away.”
“There is no shame in taking a pregnancy test.”
“In fact, if something is different with your hormones or body that you have not experienced much before, it is always better to take a test and be sure– even if it is unlikely that you are pregnant.”
“I have heard of so many even fully grown women who hesitate to take a test. And that can land you in hot water. Besides, it is agonizing to have that creeping doubt.”
“You can say no. And you can say yes.”
“Not only do you get to say ‘no’ whenever you want. You also get to say ‘yes’ when you want! Do not let society teach you that you need to act shy or play games in order to be desirable.”
“As a society, in order to stand our ground that ‘no means no,’ then women must also be willing to express when it’s a ‘yes.'”
“Weightlifting and strength training is good for you.”
“Lifting and working out in general is fantastic for one’s mental health. It is a great outlet for getting out your emotions.”
“Also, to any women who are afraid of bulking up, don’t be! That takes work– consistency, a solid workout routine, lots of protein, and eating more calories than you burn. If only it were that easy to bulk up and get jacked!”
“You can absolutely lift weights and become healthy and fit without ever looking like The Rock.”
Other things that women should know include:
How to change a tire, how to sew, that pregnancy is not as glamorous as it is portrayed in popular media, that it is okay to leave a marriage, the realities of menopause, how your body’s appearance naturally changes throughout the day, and how to make yourself a priority.
What do you think women need to know but are rarely taught? How can we set the next generation up with a more well-rounded practical, physical, and emotional education surrounding womanhood?
To read the entire Reddit thread, visit the link here.
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