How To Raise a Feminist Houseplant

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Just because fewer of us are choosing to have children doesn’t mean we can’t raise feminists of our own! Here’s how to rear independent ferns that will reject the patriarchy and also don’t need direct sunlight.

1) Teach them to take up space

Taking up space is powerful in a world that tries to make us feel small. Remember, you have to give your babies space to grow! This can be done by repotting your plants into larger containers or giving them those cool little vine ropes to climb! This will show your plants that the possibilities are endless for their achievements and that they can and should aim to shatter glass ceilings (just maybe not in your own home).

2) Monitor their media consumption

While it’s challenging to filter youth’s media in this technological age, try to steer your plants away from negative depictions of themselves and toward positive ones. Avoid media that depicts unrealistic expectations of plants (For example, “The Giving Tree” DOES NOT give a good example of plants setting healthy boundaries). Instead, show them positive representations of plants enjoying themselves (like the Painting with Bob Ross video, “Happy Little Trees’’).

3) Set a good example

Remember not to speak poorly about your own body image in front of your plants. You may…