Emotional expressions are valid and natural and deserve our respect and understanding. When we view emotional expression as honest and valid, we allow ourselves to have more information with which to know our daughters. Developing emotional intelligence and fostering resiliency have much in common. Girls view the world in terms of relationships. Girls are challenged to reconcile femininity and achievement.
Girls attribute academic success to luck, and academic difficulties to lack of ability.
Adults can help them take credit for their successes and learn from their difficulties. Research in the area of girls' education now occupies a central place in much of educational reform literature and educational practices have improved. Math, science, and technology. Good reading choices. An extensive list of reference books with recommendations for girls' reading materials, and list of magazines for girls.