This morning, I poured my coffee, jumped into my usual routine—getting the kids up and dressed, checking work emails, feeding them, and packing their bags before sending them off to school. After taking a deep breath and glancing at my to-do list, I prepared to tackle the day ahead.
As a freelance writer and parenting blogger, part of my role involves moderating comments on my blog. As my audience grows, so does the time I spend filtering out inappropriate remarks. Sadly, online trolls seem to be more prevalent than ever, creating a tedious and often disheartening task.
Typically, I don’t engage with these individuals. I prefer to keep negativity at bay. However, today feels different. While reviewing comments, I stumbled upon a particularly unkind one. What struck me even more was the profile picture of the man behind the comment—a father with a daughter who obviously means the world to him.
So, this is for you, sir. You, who spend your time disparaging women while being a parent to a wonderful little girl. I know you can’t see this post, as your comment led to your ban from my page, but I still want to reach out.
I noticed the moments you cherish with your daughter, the joy radiating from your eyes in those pictures with her. It’s evident that she is the center of your universe. But here’s the question that lingers: How can you, as a father, belittle women you’ve never met while raising such a beautiful young girl?
You might think these two aspects of your life are unrelated, but you’re mistaken. You may think you can leave nasty comments and then go home to your daughter without consequence. But that’s not the case. By spreading hate, by mocking the voices of mothers you don’t know, you are fostering a culture of misogyny that tells girls like your daughter that their voices don’t matter.
Isn’t that what you just insinuated to me? That my voice is insignificant? Yes, that’s exactly the message you conveyed.
Don’t worry about me—I’m capable of handling criticism. But your daughter is still impressionable. Do you want her to absorb these toxic views about women? Or worse, to believe them?
I understand that you might think your words were just a harmless joke, that your comment has no bearing on your daughter’s future. But let me assure you that your attitude contributes to a societal current that she will have to navigate as she grows up.
Words are powerful. They resonate, shaping culture and perpetuating harmful ideas. Statements like “You’re not enough,” and “Your voice doesn’t count,” linger in the air, influencing young minds. How would you feel if those very words were directed at your daughter?
The things you say can echo into your children’s lives for years to come. It’s simple: show kindness. Spread positivity instead of negativity. Embrace love, not disdain. Be kind—it really isn’t that difficult.
But what do I know? Just another mom, right? Wrong. I hope you come to realize this truth sooner rather than later, for the sake of your daughter.
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In summary, it’s crucial to promote kindness and respect, especially in the context of raising children. Our words have the power to shape their understanding of the world, and we must choose them wisely.