Girls + Dirt=Good Health

We could not help but notice and agree with the points in this article from ANI, “Why we should let daughters play outside, even if they get a little dirty.” Oregon State University philosopher Sharyn Clough states in the article that our scoiety socializes girls differently from boys and keep them cleaner. She postulates that perhaps this might be why asthma rates are higher among women than men. Hmmm. What do you think?

Read the article here. And then, make more time to spend outdoors with your daughters … and your sons.

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