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I have two daughters, 13 and 10 both swim, do athletes, play musical instruments guitar / clarinet, go to dance classes, girl guides, both want to act on stage in our theatre group, both want to be volunteers at 2012 Olympics.
Why?
Because we have nutured them, so that they can both find their own way, the teenage years will be a departure for some activities, but as parents we want both to think about what inspires them.. is it Dame Kelly Holmes or Stella McCartney? Zaha Hadid or Amy Winehouse?
one will end up an architect like me, studying hard for little pay or recognition.. the other a rich man's wife living in St Tropez, big house, small dog, designing clothes / shoes.. we will see.
The media have ruined the lives of too many talented young women, Victoria Pendleton needs to find purpose after cycling, not as a pin up princess.. and certainly not having to compete with men.. to get recognition.