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Dads, Let’s Build Our Daughters’ Confidence Long Before They Call Her “Too Much”

The article urges fathers and other role models to shift from superficial praise to intentional encouragement that builds genuine confidence in girls. It highlights how cultural scripts—"be strong but not intimidating"—undermine self‑belief and limit future leadership potential. By praising effort, framing failure as data, and providing language for self‑reflection, adults can create an infrastructure of confidence. Early, consistent reinforcement not only protects girls from self‑doubt but also cultivates the talent pipeline needed for gender‑balanced workplaces.