The bond between a mom and a daughter is particularly strong, and it's as a vital building block for the girl.
The influence of a strong independent woman on the little child usually results in such a daughter, and many researchers confirm that the most significant precursor for a girl’s future success is having a strong mom figure in her life.
In 2015, executive coach and international speaker Bonnie Marcus surveyed more than 600 professional women about their ambition, and the ones that self-identified as extremely or very ambitious shared that it was their mother who had the most significant impact on their ambition.
Similarly, a survey that involved about 1000 teenage girls by Keds and Girls Leadership found that 63 percent of girls say their role model is their mom. Furthermore, contrary to stereotype, teen girls prefer the support of parents, and particularly mothers, over their friends.
The way moms live, act, and speak sets the tone for how their daughters view themselves and interact with the world.
A strong mom teaches her daughter not to be dependent on anyone, but to be confident, she can conquer the world.
These women also teach their kids to stand up for themselves to survive in the cruel world outside their cozy home.
Independent women know their worth and know the power of real love, so those girls are taught to avoid toxic relationships and determine which people they should keep close in their life.
A strong mom respects herself does not tolerate being put down, and never considers giving up an option.
Therefore, their daughters learn to stand up for themselves and to work hard to achieve their goals, since the path to success is never linear. Furthermore, these girls are told that crying isn't a sign of weakness, but they should stand up every time they fall, and then move forward.
Independent women show their children the power of forgiveness, they advise them to be kind, but to tolerate only to a certain extent. It's all about balance in life, and they show their kid how to wear multiple labels in a world that puts us into neat boxes, and not get tied to only one role.
If you've been lucky enough to have a strong mother, you know she's taught you how valuable and important you are and has set your standards high.
You're special, and you deserve something special. Never rush the process, give time some time. Strong daughters know their mothers support them and are determined to pursue their dreams.
A strong mom is her daughter’s best friend, she is the best listener, and is always ready to advise or help. Those women are role models to their daughters, who eventually grow up to be strong women themselves.
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