"I held back giggles. What do you say to a little girl who lets you hold their soul like that? I know many people might be horrified if their daughter saw a pole dancer at such a young age. Old Puritan belief systems have deep roots in us. But as a parent, I've never wanted to hand my preconceptions about the world and the complex behaviors of humanity to my children."
"She was in her early 20s, confident, and her face held the wide smile of the little girl she once was. Perfectly made. And strong as hell, climbing that pole. "I'm with you," I elbowed Amelia. "I wanna take those lessons, too." This woman, strong and sexy, yes, but also seeming to feel joy in her body. She moved so naturally and to her own rhythm that I suspect she knew how beautiful she was - on the inside."
A parent takes a young daughter to Las Vegas and encounters a pole dancer who captivates the child. The parent resists Puritan instincts and chooses openness over judgment, recognizing personal fallibility. The dancer appears confident, joyful, and physically strong, prompting the parent to admire both performer and child's curiosity. The parent suggests lessons and later enrolls the child in traditional dance; the child follows music in her own way and eventually grows into sports. Years later a photo recall reveals a warm, reflective bond and pride in the child's development.
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