Growth and Change
Girls today are growing faster than ever, but it is crucial to accompany them along the way and help them navigate and enjoy every stage. While different ways, both the baby as the little girl and the girl need attention and care, the presence and participation of their parents.
* Home: What will be my girl? At home, girls are redefined in relation to their parents, siblings and other relatives. Are showing new interest. Resent being treated as little girls and demanding more freedoms and privileges.
* School: Social Studies or Social Recreation? School subjects are becoming more complicated, and the motivation for the studies can be affected by other interests. Many girls prefer to share with friends who applied with homework, but then suffer the consequences.
* Company: Danger Ahead! As they grow, girls face strong social pressures from their peers, neighborhood influences, and the media. Many of our teenagers experiment with sex, alcohol and drugs, and some are involved with gangs.
Girls today are pressured by their parents, teachers, and peers. Depression, suicide, eating disorders and participation in criminal and dangerous acts has increased among girls Latinas.
So, we avoid imposing unnecessary pressures and constraints. And at every stage of their development, encouraging the participation of our girls in useful activities that interest them, to boost their self-esteem, and keep them well occupied.