I want to teach my daughter to think for herself. So far, so good! She's always had her own opinion about everything, so perhaps that's just who she is, though. :)
I tell my daughter that it's ok to be herself and not what anyone else (teachers, friends, society) wants her to be. She is a very unique and special individual and I wouldn't have it any other way (even if she does frustrate me sometimes, lol).
A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her. A woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone. No matter how many rocks she has stumbled upon her FAITH AND STRENGTH remains intact.