Frankly, what people post supposedly for the rest of the world typically is rather boring.

of all the comments i see for people taking issue, i feel like they are missing the point. this is about restoring your right to live your life without outside influence. nothing about what the mother said was to do an about face and be rude. its simply *stand up for yourself and don't let others push you around*

Every day it gets harder and harder not to offend people on the internet. Overall good message. It's not perfect. Get over it.

It's absolutely brilliant. She must be great mother. I do hope that her daughter reads it (if she can) interprets the letter correctly and follows all those don'ts during her childhood and teenage years. She'd go far like that.

No, your daughter does not have a right to be heard. She has right to say what she wants, but no one is obligated to listen.

She's gonna regret the "no" rule later

I think it is important to teach our children that it is ok to say NO! I believe that this is the reason the generation today is the way it is. Because these kids rarely are told NO. When they are told NO... They have temper tantrums, they defy authority. There are times it is really OK to say NO! And Our children also need to be able to accept NO as a response. Instead , they flip out , they manipulate, they act applaud they've been told NO! I am all for this parents teachings. She also should teach her daughter that its ok to say NO... As well as being told NO. KUDOS MOMMA!

Her letter is all good, but not very age appropriate. Is she going to be asked for a date? That's just stupid... this letter is to herself.... and reflects a bit of bitterness and anger... the examples should be geared toward what someone her age might encounter. My daughter always told her kids to say "NO thank you" to being pushed or yelled at, mistreated in some way or whatever... very clear... and can be said sweetly or forcefully... giver her concrete tools not adult concepts!!!

Blah, this has been repeated ad nauseum

I don't see much of that from women .... well maybe the dress, it seems to me wearing a dress is a hassle, it affects sitting, running, and pockets are a good thing. The rest is bull. I think being a woman is a plus. Stop the whining and enjoy your unique power.

List to mom: don't tell me what to do :)

I really wish my mom had told me many of these things. This mother is acknowledging that sexism exists and trying to empower her daughter to fight it. She IS "telling it like it is," in a way that is age-appropriate for her daughter. And personally, I think these people who are so "bored" or "over it" just don't like thinking about sexism or feel threatened by a conversation about it.

LOLOLOLO

This is wonderful advise for every woman!

One of those comments though, "Is there a reason it's only to "daughter" and not "kids"?" uh, maybe she only has the one child?

Teach your children well...

Words are fine, I suppose. They learn more from watching you, the parent and that can be a heavy load when you are feeling less than cordial. Why on earth is this even a discussion? Behave well, speak well and if it matters not then nothing is lost but if does matter there is everything to be gained. People rarely regret good behavior however, later regrets are just that...too late for a re-do. if it doesn't matter then no worries. If, down the road it does matter then again you did the right thing. Hard to take back rude or cruel.

LOVE IT

It's funny that she has all this 'be strong, be yourself' advice for her child, yet when the child is dealing with family members, the rules change. The rule is: basically put up with any and all s**t from your family, because they're family. I think it's time for THAT rule to change!

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All good, but I say share your opinions with discernment.

Don't compromise your safety for someone else's comfort

Mom, when I see some fat people, can I be honest & call them fat? ...No, you can't be honest, and only say...Plus size instead.

It sounded like she was correcting her own mistakes. I think it wouldn't have sounded so demanding if she'd incorporated Lynette LaRue Donnelly's comment into the letter. It wasn't quite as demanding.