NEW STUDY SHOWS GIRLS AS YOUNG AS FIVE THINK BOYS ARE TAKEN MORE SERIOUSLY

A new study from the LEGO Group is shedding light on some concerning findings. The study has found that girls, as young as five-years-old, think that boys are taken more seriously than they are. There are various strategies available for parents to challenge gender stereotypes and enhance the self-esteem of young girls, so continue reading to find out more! Girls creating. LEGO GIRLS UNSTOPPABLE The LEGO Group study, which was recently published this month, involved more than 61,000 parents and children ages 5-12, hailing from 36 different countries. The researchers found that more than 3 in 5 girls felt pressured by society’s messages of perfection. In the study, the majority of girls (66%), expressed concerns about sharing their ideas, which was also observed by their parents. Additionally, 76% of parents noted that girls were more likely than boys to feel hesitant in cultivating ideas due to the pressure to excel. An already “known” fact for parents and researchers alike was the evidence that words matter. Words play a significant role in shaping the perceptions of both young girls and boys. According to the report, society tends to use terms like “pretty” and “sweet” seven times more frequently when addressing girls....