I’m trying to wrap my mind around a woman — and a parent — who believes it’s a character building experience for girls to compete against and lose to male athletes.
Imagine a black parent in the 50s telling their child that a discriminatory educational landscape leaving them at a disadvantage isn’t so bad — because it makes them stronger.
This is mental gymnastics at an Olympic level.
“Losing a race is disappointing.
It’s okay for our students to experience disappointment.
We cannot protect our children from all the disappointments in life.
But we can encourage them to develop resilience.
This growth mindset will benefit them in numerous situations.”