What to say to little girls

Gumption

Don’t call me pretty or say that I'm beautiful.

That's not what matters to girls who have spunk.

Tell me I'm smart or I show such compassion.

Say I have spirit or always seem savvy.

Tell me I'm witty or clever or funny,

and point out whenever I'm loving and kind.

Looks are not all that a girl should consider,

so tell me I've got what it takes to succeed.

― Bonnie Setliffe Jacobs, August 2, 2018