tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post5951472382864821373..comments2024-03-27T14:12:06.545+00:00Comments on The Brick Castle: International Day Of The Girl ~ The Dove Self-Esteem ProjectJenny at The Brick Castlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-59876892698295724302014-12-03T15:49:21.694+00:002014-12-03T15:49:21.694+00:00I think it's wonderful that big companies are ...I think it's wonderful that big companies are taking it upon themselves to encourage self esteem in young girls. As an older lady in her 30's, I can honestly say that I wish I had developed self esteem a little earlier. Serviced Apartments Residenthttp://www.thearmitage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-75332485279112127262013-10-12T12:34:12.910+01:002013-10-12T12:34:12.910+01:00Totally agree. It's something we tell them ll ...Totally agree. It's something we tell them ll the time, it's just convincing them it's true that's the problem! Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-54299065016135064502013-10-12T12:28:35.821+01:002013-10-12T12:28:35.821+01:00They do such a good job every year on this, and it...They do such a good job every year on this, and it's great that Dove have got involved. Life's too short to worry about every tiny aspect of our appearance, and girls need the confidence to go out there and get on with life xActually Mummy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06425476163374667083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-71422938455269090652013-10-11T22:53:08.017+01:002013-10-11T22:53:08.017+01:00Yeah - it's definitely not only girls who feel...Yeah - it's definitely not only girls who feel the pressure....hopefully things will get a bit better.Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-86318691271915046372013-10-11T22:52:11.562+01:002013-10-11T22:52:11.562+01:00It is awful. My daughter constantly complains abou...It is awful. My daughter constantly complains about her belly - and she's thin as a rake! Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-74415004879244681612013-10-11T19:56:58.424+01:002013-10-11T19:56:58.424+01:00It's tragic that so many girls are missing out...It's tragic that so many girls are missing out on experiences because of worries about the way they look. I'm really hoping that things will have changed by the time Gwen becomes old enough to care. My fear, though, is that Austin will also have to face worries about his appearance.....Nell Heshramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10276973022118632708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-85539776671537689102013-10-11T18:06:54.262+01:002013-10-11T18:06:54.262+01:00I have 3 nieces now aged from 15-18 and have been ...I have 3 nieces now aged from 15-18 and have been through self esteem and body issues with all of them at different times. It is so sad to watch a tall, slim, beautiful young girl with long blonde hair believe that she is fat and ugly - heartbreaking watching her trying to get thin and trust me she had no weight issues at all. Thankfully all of the girls seem to be much happier in their skins now. Mary @over40andamumtoonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781361285071744721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-71580935498560514242013-10-11T16:40:10.026+01:002013-10-11T16:40:10.026+01:00It is sad, and girls can be so mean too. At 7 they...It is sad, and girls can be so mean too. At 7 they really shouldn't be at all interested in what they look like - there are far more important things to be doing than worrying!Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-51077316523644388882013-10-11T16:38:59.182+01:002013-10-11T16:38:59.182+01:00It's true. I look back at myself as teenager ...It's true. I look back at myself as teenager and I can't believe I ever worried about my size or my hair or anything :DJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-37041224509423533522013-10-11T16:18:58.091+01:002013-10-11T16:18:58.091+01:00Very interesting read.My 7 year old has already st...Very interesting read.My 7 year old has already started worrying about how she looks, I think from friends influencing. It is sad that in this day and age that girls are made to feel bad about the way they look!! xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-67615567027403152932013-10-11T14:59:29.154+01:002013-10-11T14:59:29.154+01:00I think this is so important. I remember being a ...I think this is so important. I remember being a teenager and having so many concerns about the way I looked and having next to no self confidence. I wish I had the hindsight and knew how unimportant all that really is. I really hope this helps young girls with their confidence. Having a young daughter I am going to be faced with these problems soon enough and I just hope I can help her!Mummy of Twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754356863429150334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-36956920381093609722013-10-11T14:04:09.942+01:002013-10-11T14:04:09.942+01:00It is proper scary, isn't it! The daft thing i...It is proper scary, isn't it! The daft thing is we're watching and thinking how unnatural they make her, but the end result looks totally acceptable to us! Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-1700713209553866242013-10-11T14:02:54.110+01:002013-10-11T14:02:54.110+01:00I imagine it's geographical - you know how the...I imagine it's geographical - you know how these things are. When the 'cool kids' join in then it becomes trendy for bit and they take over, then they move on and you're back to status quo for while :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-3177990503841283652013-10-11T13:24:34.535+01:002013-10-11T13:24:34.535+01:00That video is scary true! The amount of photos on ...That video is scary true! The amount of photos on magazines that are airbrushed even just a touch...no wonder women and girls feel such pressure to look a certain way. Everyone is unique/special in their way and that is what makes a person beautiful. Leadership Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969626763450950102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-76154839655315605352013-10-11T13:05:03.103+01:002013-10-11T13:05:03.103+01:00Thanks Eileen :)Thanks Eileen :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-54376489740936445562013-10-11T13:04:48.854+01:002013-10-11T13:04:48.854+01:00Fingers crossed because really in all of the photo...Fingers crossed because really in all of the photo's I've seen of you, there really is no need for you to feel anything other than confident :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-2828701516905792102013-10-11T12:09:59.047+01:002013-10-11T12:09:59.047+01:00great awareness!great awareness!Eileen Teohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572633265564941332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-80403727789673949342013-10-11T11:54:59.757+01:002013-10-11T11:54:59.757+01:00I hadn't thought of it from that sort of persp...I hadn't thought of it from that sort of perspective, I suspect that there is probably a mixture of both in the movement.Pippa Ainsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620920274144404684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-13881364256622248412013-10-11T11:41:29.803+01:002013-10-11T11:41:29.803+01:00It's okay - essays are welcome and you make so...It's okay - essays are welcome and you make some great points. I view the Guiding thing the other way. Maybe it's the quiet ones who stay in Guiding that actually are the ones who need the confidence boost They're the ones more likely to miss out and the ones who need to learn how to accept themselves :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-958070006653473812013-10-11T11:39:39.150+01:002013-10-11T11:39:39.150+01:005 yr old Miss M hates looking pretty because she t...5 yr old Miss M hates looking pretty because she thinks people will laugh at her, no idea why she thinks like that and she doesn't like talking about it too much. I try to ensure she doesn't worry about things too much and hopefully she'll grow up to be more body confident then I am.Fiona Martinhttp://mummyslittlestars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-26210161307064937252013-10-11T11:38:32.101+01:002013-10-11T11:38:32.101+01:00www, that's really sad and not at all true. I&...www, that's really sad and not at all true. I've seen many photo's of your young lady and she's incredibly pretty - glasses don't alter that xJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-64126031519223501462013-10-11T11:37:35.560+01:002013-10-11T11:37:35.560+01:00It is heartbreaking they care at all at that age, ...It is heartbreaking they care at all at that age, there's no time to be child! It is a great campaign :) xJenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-52045704000333174072013-10-11T11:36:27.608+01:002013-10-11T11:36:27.608+01:00Thankyou hon :)Thankyou hon :)Jenny at The Brick Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090208734161519771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-8851696721205808112013-10-11T10:22:37.674+01:002013-10-11T10:22:37.674+01:00That is an eye opener how young girls start to wor...That is an eye opener how young girls start to worry. I agree its not just women but I think now there is also huge pressure on young men and how they should look. A great piece and thanks for the links, as its good to be informed. Thanks thesoupdragon44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00429101451234601093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308635202411289169.post-30337256185965895302013-10-11T10:12:14.712+01:002013-10-11T10:12:14.712+01:00As the mother of a baby (toddler?) girl I am reall...As the mother of a baby (toddler?) girl I am really fearful in this area. When i watch my beautiful, dainty 12 year old niece saying she is fat, or isn't pretty it breaks my heart. I think a large part of it is helping girls to be nicer to other girls, and for women to set a good example too. This example, of course, needs to be shared with our boys. I'm sick and tired of seeing 'like for a rate' as my nephews' Facebook statuses. Seriously? 14 years olds are giving each other a mark out of 10 these days? It makes me feel ill. Social media is a wonderful thing but I can't help but think it is having a significant impact on our children's self esteem.<br /><br />How many times do we look in the mirror and criticise ourselves, or avoid looking in the mirror altogether? We need to teach our daughters to be able to do so with positivity and confidence. We also need to stop criticising other women based on appearance, because they are watching us and learning from that too. If women were, generally, kinder to ourselves and each other I hope it would make the process of raising strong, confident girls more easy.<br /><br />I think that the partnership with the Girl Guides is an excellent idea but I can't help thinking that the campaign won't reach the girls who need it most in that way. I'm not sure Guiding is in any way view as 'cool' so the girls who are already preoccupied with their appearance and outward image probably aren't members of the Guides. I'd probably argue that being a member of the Girl Guides is something a girl would have to be personally strong and a little defiant to do, in order to withstand the peer pressure of it not being cool so those girls might be in least need of help with their confidence. We're a Scouting family and we've seen so many of our boys and girls leave when they get to a certain age because of their peer group so I'm speaking from experience. I'm not sure what the easiest way to reach other girls would be though, probably through school. <br /><br />Sorry, it's an essay. Pippa Ainsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620920274144404684noreply@blogger.com