Dear Readers,
You know the scene: You attend a holiday gathering and find children you see only this time of year or who are new to you. What do you say to break the ice with the younger set?
In Katherine’s article “Beyond ‘You’re So Cute’: Thirty Questions to Ask Little Girls This Holiday Season” (or anytime!), posted December 4, 2022, in A Mighty Girl newsletter, we are cautioned not to fall into stereotypical, appearance-based comments or questions about a little girl’s looks, nails, hair, or clothing.
The author mentions that body-image concerns for little girls have been documented as early as first grade! It’s definitely time to move to broader areas of interest that can spark great conversations, empower girls, and clue them in that we really care to get to know these mighty kiddos.
Here are some questions I randomly chose from the article to get you started:
- Does your family have a holiday tradition you love?
- What’s your favorite thing to learn about?
- What’s your favorite book or author?
- What’s your favorite movie/tv show/hobby/animal/sport/song to dance to?
- Who’s your best friend? Why?
- Do you have any pets? Please tell me about them.
- If you could ask your hero one question, what would it be?
- What’s your superpower or one you wish you had and why?
- If someone gave you $100/$1,000,000, what would you do with it?
- What do you think is the most interesting job in the world and why?
So, get a clue, readers. Children deserve opportunities to shine forth beyond their appearance. I hope you will take these questions well into 2023 and use them whenever you have the privilege of conversing with a mighty girl or mighty boy. Happy Holidays to you and your family! Comments?
