The article discusses how women tend to apologize more frequently than men, leading to a culture of over-apologizing, especially among young girls. It highlights a solution offered by Beck Goodman, an early literacy specialist, who suggests replacing unnecessary apologies with lighter responses like 'whoops.' This approach encourages girls to advocate for themselves without apologizing unnecessarily. The article includes supportive comments from parents and women acknowledging their struggle with over-apologizing, demonstrating this is not just a youthful issue, but extends into adulthood.
This was a healing reminder that I say 'sorry' for literally everything, emphasizing the need to reserve it for genuine apologies.
Many women shared in the comments about needing to hear this idea, suggesting that it's not just a lesson for girls, but for all women.
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