Mikey is only 9 years old and he was inspired to make this video after watching the girls on America's Next Top Model badmouthing themselves. The fact that he can see how poisonous that is ... and choose to do something about it ... gives me so much hope.
It's almost like we're taught from an early age that it's not only acceptable but expected for us to say derogatory things about ourselves. We don't like ourselves, and society tells us we shouldn't. But if the kids of today can see that, and can fight past it, we might actually stand a chance of getting rid of that awful, crushing tradition.
This kid is adorable and if this is an indication of what the next generation is turning into then I think all you parents out there can rest easy knowing that you must have done SOMETHING right.
Yay Mikey!
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ReplyDeleteThanks! I just thought it had to be shared.
DeleteHe's awesome!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he! Such a sweetheart!
DeleteLol, cute idea - but it feels a little staged ;-)
ReplyDeleteQuite possibly, but the message is still good I think. And I just love how sassy he is :D
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Thanks!!! Will do!
DeleteAww bless him!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great message, isn't it :D
DeleteThis is awesome, I want this kid around me every morning!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I just loved listening to him, I thought others might too.
DeleteThat kid is awesome. His momma must be so proud!
ReplyDeleteI know I'd be proud if I was her. She's definitely done something right with him.
DeleteI totally agree with you!! Why are we taught from so young NOT to like ourselves? If you do like yourself, then you're vain and cocky. If you don't like yourself, than you're insecure and annoying. Children don't know what to do!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely sucks, but when I see small steps forward like this, it makes me so happy.
DeleteI wanna set this kid up with my daughter in about 15 years!!! Just awesome!
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DeleteHe's all sorts of adorable, isn't he :D
ReplyDeleteSmart kid!
ReplyDeleteI hate America's next top model and their awful, bitchy contestants. But then again, if I was 80 lbs and only ate 3 crackers for sustenance each day, I'd probably be a bitchy, miserable person too.
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