Don't Train Your Daughters To Be Dependent On Someone Financially - Simi

 

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Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko better known as Simi has urged parents not to bring up daughters that will depend on others financially.

The mother of one emphasized that girls should be raised to be able to stand on their own and fend for themselves.

In a recent video, on her official TikTok account, Simi encouraged women to teach their daughters financial freedom.

She said,

 "Please do not raise your daughters to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone that they don't have to take care of themselves. When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn't be because you cannot spoil yourself. As they are spoiling you, you too are spoiling them, and let them know that you're standing strong."

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"There is security in knowing that you have got yourself. A woman's economic power is in protecting herself fending for herself and being able to confidently acknowledge that she is a complete person. You deserve good things; you need to occupy space." 

I admit that I say this from a place of privilege. I grew up among people who believed in me, pushed me and encouraged me. I had chances that took me from here to here but some women had to work with less.

"Less love, less faith, less kindness and opportunities, and that's where we are a society have to step in and when you are in a position to give a deserving woman an opportunity, please give it to her."