"گاهی اوقات برای دختران جوان نگران می‌شوم؛ می‌خواهم احساس کنند که می‌توانند هر کاری که می‌خواهند انجام دهند."

Feeling worried about young girls isn’t uncommon—especially when you think about all the pressures they face today. The core idea here is simple: we want young girls to believe in themselves and know they have the freedom to pursue their dreams. This quote is all about empowering girls to feel capable and unrestricted in their choices and ambitions.

Historically, this sentiment has roots in many movements for gender equality. For a long time, women were limited in what they could do—both legally and socially. Think back to the suffragette movement in the early 20th century. Women fought hard for the right to vote so they could have a say in the governance of their lives. Fast forward a century, and while we've made progress, there's still work to do. Even today, girls face societal pressures and stereotypes that can make them doubt their abilities or choices.

Let’s look at a practical example. Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Prize-winning activist, is a perfect embodiment of this message. Growing up in Pakistan, she faced extreme adversity just for wanting to go to school. But despite the danger, she advocated for girls’ education. Now, she’s a global symbol of what can be achieved if you believe in your own potential, no matter what the world tells you.

If you want to apply this wisdom in your own life or help someone else, start by encouraging the young girls you know. Tell them stories of women who’ve broken barriers. Share your own experiences—times you’ve pushed against limitations. Maybe your niece wants to be a scientist, but she's the only girl in her class. Be her cheerleader. Show up at her science fairs. Let her know she’s not alone.

Imagine your friend’s daughter, Emma. She loves coding but feels out of place because she’s the only girl in her club. You could help change that. Maybe you take her to a women-in-tech event or introduce her to female coders. Those small actions can have a massive impact on how she views her possibilities.

Here's a story: I remember my cousin, Sarah. She was an incredible soccer player but almost quit because she was the only girl on the team. Her parents, worried about how she felt, decided to organize a neighborhood girls’ soccer league. Not only did Sarah stay in the game, but she also inspired other girls to join. Now, every Saturday, the field is packed with girls who know they can play just as well as anyone else. Sarah’s confidence soared, and she became the team captain.

In everyday interactions, let's make these ideas part of our conversations. If a young girl shares her ambitions, listen and validate them. Avoid inadvertently steering her towards "safer" options because you think it’s more practical. Whether she wants to be an astronaut, a chef, or start her own business, let’s be the voices that say, “You can do it.”

So, next time you’re chatting with a young girl, remember this: your encouragement might just be the nudge she needs to chase her dreams. And who knows? One day, she might look back and think about how someone’s belief in her made all the difference.