Let's talk about something fascinating. In a candid and heartfelt interview, Blake Lively opened up about the way she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, are raising their two daughters, James and Ines. One of the most striking things she mentioned is how they've banned a specific word from their vocabulary when they're around their kids. Can you guess what it is? Yep, it's the word "bossy." And there's a powerful reason behind it.
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Here’s what Blake had to say: "My husband said, 'I don’t ever want to use that word again. You’ve never heard a man called bossy.' Think about it. When a man takes charge, he's a 'boss.' But when a woman does the same, somehow it turns into this negative label. It's dismissive, and it doesn't encourage young girls to step into leadership roles. That's why we've made a conscious decision to ban the word from our home," Blake told Glamour. And honestly, I couldn't agree more. Words matter, and the way we talk to our kids shapes who they become.
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Blake, Ryan, James, and Ines — a family that's clearly thinking about the future in big ways.
Teaching Equality Through Everyday Language
It’s not just about banning words; Blake and Ryan are also making a conscious effort to use female pronouns when they speak to their daughters. For example, if Ryan picks up a caterpillar, he’ll ask, "What’s her name?" instead of "What’s his name?" These small but significant actions are all part of their mission to raise their daughters with a strong sense of equality and empowerment. It's about planting seeds of confidence early on, so their daughters grow up feeling like they can take on the world.
Blake's Vision for Her Daughters' Future
Blake is promoting her new project, Her Husband’s Secret, which is based on a book by the same author who wrote Big Little Lies. During the interview, she talked about how important it is for her to raise her daughters with a deep understanding of their own strength. "We’re all born feeling perfect until somebody tells us we’re not," Blake said. "There’s nothing I can teach my daughter [James]. She already has everything she needs inside her. The only thing I can do is protect that sense of self-worth and confidence that she already has." It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best thing we can do as parents is simply to nurture the natural strength and resilience that kids already possess.
This story was crafted by Elizabeth Bennett and originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia Daily.
