I'm Not Bossy

Here is a great article on girls and what it means when we say a girl is bossy.

I congratulate the authors on writing this piece and giving a voice to us "bossy" girls.

By my sons, I am called "fierce".  By my husband, I am called "The chairman of the Board".

But how many times have I apologized for speaking my mind and for being intense?  

How do we treat our female students?  How can we empower them to lead?

As the article states:

And "bossy" is just the beginning. As girls mature, the words may change, but their meaning and impact remain the same. Women who behave assertively are labeled "aggressive," "angry," "shrill" and "overly ambitious." Powerful and successful men are often well liked, but when women become powerful and successful, all of us—both men and women—tend to like them less.

Educationally, we must promote our bossy girls and give them room to be whom they need to be.  They are going places and need to be encouraged for being strong and knowing what they want. I love this article...please read!