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Related: About this forumThe Perfect 45-Second Message For Young Girls Watching The Olympic Games
Lets celebrate the fact that women athletes outnumber men at the London Olympics, and help girls tune out the pressure that takes them out of the game.Found on the Whatsgs YouTube channel/MoveOn.org
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The Perfect 45-Second Message For Young Girls Watching The Olympic Games (Original Post)
Playinghardball
Aug 2012
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riverbendviewgal
(4,252 posts)1. wow ...I sent this to my son
he has daughters 11 and 13....I don't think they will head in the direction of trashy girls. but it is good to watch and put it in his and the girls's mom's thoughts.
Good to pass on to anyone who has girls.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)2. well... playing, that was hardball. very good. thank you. it is good to see
this message getting out.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)3. excellent
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)4. Wow, so great I had to replay it!
I want more PSA's like this. There is such a crying need for it.
"Don't let her walk away from her potential"--applies to lots more than just sports, too.
HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)5. Way too true. Unfortunately.