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CNN film crew does NOTHING as little girl is sold to old man
A father treats his daughter like livestock
What is the appropriate way for parents to treat their precious daughters?
How should a father care for his child?
When I was a child, my father always had my back. He was very protective of his family, including his only daughter. He and my mom gave up things they wanted to make sure my brother and I had everything we needed.
I grew up thinking this was natural for fathers — that they would protect and provide for their children, both sons and daughters.
Unfortunately for many little girls in Afghanistan, this is not their reality.
What should a 9 year old girl be doing?
When I was in the 4th grade, I loved to read, to play outdoors with friends and all the pretty flowers. I blew the fluff off dandelions and made wishes. Those wishes seem silly now, but they meant something to me back then.
What should a little girl’s life be like?
Girl Scouts, art and music, riding bikes, playing sports or video games, watching cartoons…. Of course it’s not all fun and games, maybe she needs to do her homework, watch younger siblings or help cook dinner. But there is innocence and…
