Kids are the best, right? And sometimes the worst, let’s be real. Whenever I begin to fret about their choices and about whether or not I’ve taught them too be good, kind people, I remind myself of this: they were born good people. Kids have instincts and senses we often underestimate as adults. Leave it to those tiny bearers of truth to lay down the hammer in this domestic violence PSA filmed by an Italian media company. Though there are some rough edges, the overall anti-violence message is strong and one hopefully inherent in all of our kids, not just these adorable Italian ones. Have you see it? Have your kids seen it?
Would you hit a girl? Watch this.
Out of the mouths of babes, right? What did you think? I know I’m thinking I should have a conversation with my boys, and check in with their inner barometer of goodness. Talking to kids about this stuff is hard but definitely important.
Allison
Hello there! I'm Allison Czarnecki, founder + editor of Petit Elefant, a blog all about style on a budget for every part of your life: style / home / travel / family. I do a lot of how-to beauty + style tutorials, travel posts, easy recipes, home remodel projects, and cool DIY crafts you totally want to try. I'm super happily married (to a hot Polish immigrant) and am the mother of two kids, a daughter and son, all of whom are featured here on the regular. We live in the country but we're a little bit rock + roll. Welcome!
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The first time I saw this, I thought it made a good point. But, then I thought some more and it started to really rub me the wrong way. Yes, it should absolutely feel and IS wrong to hit anyone, but the whole idea that we get to know these boys a little, but the girl is presented as a silent pretty face. It seems to perpetuate the idea that they see her as an “object” (“What do you like about her?” without even knowing her). They are told to touch her and seem to have no trouble caressing her face. They are asked to judge her. When they refuse to hit her, their reasoning is “because she’s a girl.” It seems to dehumanize or put girls on a pedestal, which isn’t necessarily healthy for relationships and gender equality/respect. Something to consider …