Encouraging children to pursue their dreams despite societal barriers, highlighting the importance of parental support. Ryan discusses the impact of letting kids dream big, as illustrated in a poem about a girl's passion for drumming.
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Encourage children to pursue their dreams despite societal norms and obstacles.
Supporting children's true passions can lead to self-discovery and acceptance, fostering a positive parent-child relationship.
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Empowering Dreams and Breaking Gender Barriers
In Margarita Engel's poem, Drum Dream Girl, a young girl faces obstacles to pursue her dream of becoming a drummer, challenged by outdated gender norms and skepticism from her father. Despite resistance, she is determined to follow her passion, convincing her father to allow her to take drumming lessons. Through perseverance and talent, she proves her abilities and inspires others to challenge gender stereotypes, advocating for both girls and boys to freely pursue their dreams.
Encouraging Acceptance and Supporting Individuality
The poem highlights the transformative power of acceptance and support from parents. The father initially struggles to believe in his daughter's dream and tries to change her aspirations. However, the daughter's persistence and unwavering dedication create a breakthrough, leading the father to embrace her passion. This narrative emphasizes the importance of letting children be themselves, encouraging parents to set aside preconceptions and nurture their children's true identities and aspirations.
“In Margarita Engels’s beautiful poem Drum Dream Girl (a must read for every parent), a little girl wants to be a drummer. But time and time again she is deterred. By archaic gender roles. By her teachers. By her own parents.”
Ryan explains why you must let your kids dream, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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