Upgrade Your Daughter’s Celebrity Role Models

If your daughter’s love of Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, or Selena Gomez is inching dangerously close to idolizing superficiality, introduce her to female role models who have a bit more substance.

Sierra Filucci Executive Editor, Parenting Content | Mom of two

It probably wasn’t too long ago that your daughter’s pop culture obsession was trained squarely on Dora the Explorer. Now, she’s into Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. And though there’s nothing wrong with idolizing female celebrities — especially those who are clearly in charge of their careers — sometimes you wish she still pined for the backpack-carrying, animal-befriending cartoon, who’s so friendly and wholesome.

You may not like all the famous women your daughter chooses to admire. And you may not be able to change her mind (and trying might just make her dig her heels in). Instead, strike up a conversation about whom your daughter likes and why. You’ll gain insight into what she values and how she’s influenced by popular culture. Share your values, too (delicately, of course).

These conversations also are great opportunities to introduce your daughter to other cool role models — who might share attributes of the women she already admires.

via Upgrade Your Daughter’s Celebrity Role Models | Common Sense Media.