| Friday, November 07, 2008 |
| Nice. I love discussing these things first thing in the morning. |
Something came on the news this morning about one of those "unnamed sources" bad mouthing Sarah Palin now that the presidential campaign is over.
My 7 year old daughter said, "Mommy, some people think Sarah Palin is stupid."
I explained to her that Sarah Palin is a very smart woman. I told her that in no way could she have become a mayor or governor and be stupid at the same time. I told her that people are mean. I told her that some people will say mean things so the candidate they like the most will win. I told her that none of the presidential candidates are stupid. That one can't be a governor or senator and be stupid. I said that everybody won't always agree with what the politicians say, but that in no way makes them stupid.
She said, "Wendy thinks Sarah Palin is stupid." (Wendy is the somewhat mean girl next door, who is 9.)
I told Braelyn that Wendy most likely heard that from her parents or other adults.
She said, "Uh huh! Yeah! Wendy said her mom and dad think Sarah Palin is stupid, too!"
I suggested that the next time Wendy mentioned something like that she should tell her that there is no way Sarah Palin could be stupid and be the Governor of a state or run for higher office for that matter.
I saw her wheels turning. She said, "Yeah! I will!"
THIS is exactly why politics and campaigns and mudslinging drives me up a wall. Kids are so impressionable.
I'm no feminist, but you'd better believe that my daughters know they are capable of succeeding in life.
 Girl can wear herself some jeans and a Carhart! :)
PS read my No I Didn't post. It's all KINDS of fun and games!Labels: sarah palin |
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