Congrats! Raising my gen z girl was a challenge. But I kept her out of that culture as much as possible. I had to be alternative in my approaches. But she thinks me for it now and really appreciate what she was spared, even though it wasn't all of it, and even though she's on tik tok a lot nowadays as a young adult!
Many congratulations again, Freya! The book is just what we need – and sets out clearly the situation for so many girls and young women, in a way that I have seen lived out so many times in the counselling room. Therapy is not the answer – which is one of the reasons why I left school counselling. A complete reset is needed, and you are pointing a large arrow in the direction we should take. The biggest issue is that the needs of children have been relegated to the bottom of the pile for a couple of generations now, while adult desires and expectations are prioritised – whether we are taking about individuals or corporations. My main aim now is to see the needs of children (the real needs, not the helicopter parent type) lead both in policy and practice, in both public and private life. After all, raising healthy, resilient adults of the next generation is our first responsibility.
Have you actually read the book, or any of Freya’s other writing? I doubt it.
Likewise, have you seen what has happened to girls and young women in recent decades – how they have been commodified and pornified, how they appear to lack any agency in their own lives (which is extraordinary to those of us a generation older), and above all, how deeply unhappy and dysfunctional so many are? Absolutely none of this is in young women’s best interests.
Freya makes some very astute observations, reminds of us truths which are deeply hard to hear for a certain kind of person, and very definitely wants something better for future generations of girls. I, for one, am profoundly grateful.
Yes, she wants women to return to the degradation of biblical womanhood and ‘giving authority back to men’. As I say, nothing good for women and girls. Righywing incels will lap it up, though.
Freya certainly acknowledges the very real differences between women and men – but nowhere does she call for 'giving authority back to men'. In fact, she calls for girls to be allowed to be girls, and women to be women – rather than accepting that the best way to be a woman is to be as much like a man as possible.
You mention Biblical womanhood – womanhood as described in the Old Testament is entirely typical of the time. However, in the New Testament, we see those 'norms' overturned. Christianity has done more for women and children than any other belief system or ideology (including feminism). All the great social reforms of the nineteenth and twentieth century were rooted in Christianity, as is the idea of charity. Man and woman are equal in the eyes of God, and all human beings have intrinsic value. These views were entirely counter-cultural in the ancient Roman world in which Jesus lived, and the pagan world beyond.
Congratulations, Freya! I was a middle school youth pastor 12 years ago, and am now watching those same Gen. Z women navigate today's complexities. I know your writing will help many like them feel seen and heard, in a digital world that does neither.
The answer is not church and trad gender roles. The way men and boys treat women and girls in your communities is horrific (to say nothing of all the cover up).
Very few people believe that you care about the wellbeing of who you groom to be 'submissive and enduring helpmeets so that men can thrive.'
Also, I don't know if you read my posts or any of your posts from your readers. Some don't and have filters who read them first. If my posts offend you, just tell me not to post and I promise I will not post to your page. It is easier than being blocked after you give me the finger and say something and then block me from responding after you clean my clock publicly. That is like punching someone in the stomach and then putting a bag over their head so they cannot reply. It is just unfair play. Better and more honest to tell me to stop or just block me with no comment.
The moment I have been waiting for!! 🎉🎉
Finally, I’ve been waiting for years it feels like 🤣🤣🤣
Congrats! Raising my gen z girl was a challenge. But I kept her out of that culture as much as possible. I had to be alternative in my approaches. But she thinks me for it now and really appreciate what she was spared, even though it wasn't all of it, and even though she's on tik tok a lot nowadays as a young adult!
Marvelous book! I live in Washington and it would be marvelous if you had an event here!
And it's SUCH a great book! Ordered copies for friends as well!
Yay! Amazon delivered my copy yesterday.
Grabbed my copy yesterday and already enjoying it. Such an insightful read🫶
Aw thank you so much!
Just requested a copy from your publisher to review where I am a regular book reviewer. Can't wait to get it!
I bought it on Amazon yesterday! I love your writing and your thinking.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! 🇺🇸
Congratulations Freya! My pre-ordered copy is arriving today!
Anyone down for a book club? I am sooooo looking forward to devour this one. ♥
Many congratulations again, Freya! The book is just what we need – and sets out clearly the situation for so many girls and young women, in a way that I have seen lived out so many times in the counselling room. Therapy is not the answer – which is one of the reasons why I left school counselling. A complete reset is needed, and you are pointing a large arrow in the direction we should take. The biggest issue is that the needs of children have been relegated to the bottom of the pile for a couple of generations now, while adult desires and expectations are prioritised – whether we are taking about individuals or corporations. My main aim now is to see the needs of children (the real needs, not the helicopter parent type) lead both in policy and practice, in both public and private life. After all, raising healthy, resilient adults of the next generation is our first responsibility.
She points to Christianity, trad gender roles and giving men 'authority' over women.
She doesn't have women's best interests at heart at all. Vile.
Have you actually read the book, or any of Freya’s other writing? I doubt it.
Likewise, have you seen what has happened to girls and young women in recent decades – how they have been commodified and pornified, how they appear to lack any agency in their own lives (which is extraordinary to those of us a generation older), and above all, how deeply unhappy and dysfunctional so many are? Absolutely none of this is in young women’s best interests.
Freya makes some very astute observations, reminds of us truths which are deeply hard to hear for a certain kind of person, and very definitely wants something better for future generations of girls. I, for one, am profoundly grateful.
Yes, she wants women to return to the degradation of biblical womanhood and ‘giving authority back to men’. As I say, nothing good for women and girls. Righywing incels will lap it up, though.
Freya certainly acknowledges the very real differences between women and men – but nowhere does she call for 'giving authority back to men'. In fact, she calls for girls to be allowed to be girls, and women to be women – rather than accepting that the best way to be a woman is to be as much like a man as possible.
You mention Biblical womanhood – womanhood as described in the Old Testament is entirely typical of the time. However, in the New Testament, we see those 'norms' overturned. Christianity has done more for women and children than any other belief system or ideology (including feminism). All the great social reforms of the nineteenth and twentieth century were rooted in Christianity, as is the idea of charity. Man and woman are equal in the eyes of God, and all human beings have intrinsic value. These views were entirely counter-cultural in the ancient Roman world in which Jesus lived, and the pagan world beyond.
Congratulations, Freya! I was a middle school youth pastor 12 years ago, and am now watching those same Gen. Z women navigate today's complexities. I know your writing will help many like them feel seen and heard, in a digital world that does neither.
The answer is not church and trad gender roles. The way men and boys treat women and girls in your communities is horrific (to say nothing of all the cover up).
Very few people believe that you care about the wellbeing of who you groom to be 'submissive and enduring helpmeets so that men can thrive.'
Freya,
I just finished your book.
One word: Amazing!
It’s very intentional and extremely enlightening about the history and how we got here.
I have a 15-year-old niece. I’m planning to give her five books when she graduates from high school. This is one of the five books.
Also, I don't know if you read my posts or any of your posts from your readers. Some don't and have filters who read them first. If my posts offend you, just tell me not to post and I promise I will not post to your page. It is easier than being blocked after you give me the finger and say something and then block me from responding after you clean my clock publicly. That is like punching someone in the stomach and then putting a bag over their head so they cannot reply. It is just unfair play. Better and more honest to tell me to stop or just block me with no comment.