If I Should Have a Daughter (Or Two Sons)

If I should have a daughter,

I would show her love,

I would build her self-esteem,

I would teach her confidence and self-respect,

I would teach her the importance of being honest,

Living with integrity,

And always doing her best,

I would tell her that happiness comes from within,

Then grows through her relationships with others

I would make sure she knows that inner beauty is lasting,

Outer beauty is fleeting,

And that she is gorgeous,

I would discourage gossip,

Encourage understanding,

Tell her that everyone has a story,

Ask her to listen,

And to be compassionate,

I will tell her that life is hard,

There are highs and there are lows,

Allow yourself to feel them,

And know that you are always growing,

I would encourage her to travel,

To gather new experiences,

To open her mind,

And to broaden her view of the world,

I would tell her to believe in something,

Stand up for what she believes in,

And to have a mind of her own,

I would give all that I am,

To make her all that she can be,

I don’t have to wait for a daughter,

Because I have two sons.

Check out this Ted Talk - it is worth the watch!

XOXO,

Meg