Girls' Falling Confidence

A BBC report from July shows that girls' confidence levels take a real dip after the age of 10.

The Girl Guide survey indicates that girls feel far less sure of themselves when they hit the age of 17.

For example in answer to the question I feel confident in myself 63% of those of between 7-10 responded positively while this fell to 31% for those ages 17-21.

Likewise, in response to the question I can do anything I try only 40% of those between 17-21 said yes while 74% of their younger counterparts responded yes.

The pattern continued with the third question I am proud of something I have achieved with the figures being 75% and  41%.

Worrying indeed for all of us especially those of us with daughters.

What is the issue? School, Society, Peers

I think this is something worth looking at more closely in the future

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