Playtimes HK Magazine February 2018 Issue | Page 46

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What does this mean for
our girls?
Time’s Up
The "Time’s Up" movement was
created in 2018 by women in
entertainment in response to the
#MeToo movement which highlighted
the widespread problem of sexual
harassment. They are addressing
inequalities and injustices in the
workplace that have kept under-
represented groups from reaching
their full potential. Their most recent
call to action was witnessed at the
2018 Golden Globe Awards where
countless celebrities arrived dressed
in black in solidarity with the women
who have faced harassment and
injustice in silence. The movement
states, “No more silence. No more
waiting. No more tolerance for
discrimination, harassment or abuse.
Time’s Up".
www.timesupnow.com
When girls get
rewarded for their type
of good behaviour,
they become of afraid
of taking risks which
is a crucial element in
building confidence
The way women are treated in the
workplace is comparable to the way
girls are treated in childhood. Often,
we see young girls praised for qualities
such as listening and doing things as
told. In contrast, boys are encouraged
to take risks, explore, and be messy.
When girls get rewarded for their type
of good behaviour, they become of
afraid of taking risks, which is a crucial
element in building confidence.
Confidence levels for girls in
Hong Kong are lower, in fact, when
facing STEM subjects in secondary
school according to a study done by
The Women’s Foundation. “In Hong
Kong, stereotypes are still prevalent
particularly amongst teens. There
are negative stereotypes surrounding
"smart girls". Unfortunately, having
the confidence to raise your hand in
order to challenge one of your male
TIPS
On Raising Confidence in
Children Aged 0-8 years
1. Differentiate the child from their
behaviour. The child needs to be
reassured that she is accepted
for whom she is and that only the
behaviour demonstrated is not
acceptable.
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2. Be mindful of your words and
actions to and around your child.
Whatever they are hearing especially
between the ages of 0-8 years is
getting received straight into their
subconscious mind which leaves
lasting impressions that can trigger
them as adults.
3. Form individual relationships with each
child if you have more than one child.
4. The time before bed, the “magic 30
minutes”, is the time children are most
connected to their subconscious.
The last thing they think about before
going to bed is the first thing that gets
updated in the subconscious mind.
During this time, give them positive
affirmations such as, “You are loved.
You are accepted. You are safe.”
From Sonia Samtani, Founder of the All About
You Wellness Centre.