50 Things to Tell Your Daughter

Author: Zhang Meini, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Love your unique self, for you are the princess in your own castle! Maybe you live in a small town or an old neighborhood, a little girl with acne scars and small breasts; or perhaps the cheerleaders on campus keep shouting—"Beauty Warrior Cheerleader!" Yet, you feel like an ugly duckling, watching The Princess Diaries alone in solitude. But miracles do happen, and you will build your own castle. One day, you will break free from your cocoon and shine brightly.
Everyone will know that the person who loves you will come, cherishing you as the world's most precious treasure.
As society becomes increasingly complex, it's important for children to be aware of its darker aspects so they can avoid harm. Crazy pills, sex, and the many harms brought by impulsivity, fear of competition, and inability to handle pressure can be fatal. Values are also changing. The absolute self-sacrificing woman, the extreme "extremist girl," and girls who lack personality or are overly delicate are no longer favored.
Little girls grow up, and we hope they become beautiful, intelligent, optimistic, and healthy women.