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Playinghardball

(11,665 posts)
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 07:24 PM Aug 2012

The Perfect 45-Second Message For Young Girls Watching The Olympic Games

Let’s 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 Whatsg’s 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 OP
wow ...I sent this to my son riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #1
well... playing, that was hardball. very good. thank you. it is good to see seabeyond Aug 2012 #2
excellent heaven05 Aug 2012 #3
Wow, so great I had to replay it! BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2012 #4
Way too true. Unfortunately. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #5

riverbendviewgal

(4,252 posts)
1. wow ...I sent this to my son
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 07:40 PM
Aug 2012

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.

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
4. Wow, so great I had to replay it!
Wed Aug 8, 2012, 08:19 AM
Aug 2012

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.

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