This isn’t a political commentary, and I want to make that clear from the start. I’m not here to rally for Hillary Clinton or any political party; I’m simply a father expressing what it means to tell my daughters that they have the potential to become president one day.
I have three children: Lily, who is 2; Mia, who is 6; and my son, Oliver, who is 9. Although Hillary Clinton has not been elected president, she has reached a milestone that no other woman has achieved before her. While she has occupied the role of First Lady, her journey to the political forefront demonstrates that a woman can indeed aspire to the highest office in the land.
As a father, I want my daughters to understand that they can achieve anything. When I tell them, “You could be the next president,” I want them to see that this isn’t just an empty promise. I want them to feel empowered to dream big, to break barriers, and to know that there are no limits to what they can achieve. It’s crucial for them to grow up in a world where the notion of a glass ceiling is a thing of the past.
I want my daughters to navigate life knowing that the playing field is level and that women can excel in any field, whether that’s in outer space, on the Supreme Court, or as the leader of the United States. Equally, I want my son to internalize these lessons. He is at an impressionable age, and I want him to grow up recognizing that he has a responsibility to uplift and support women, just as they should support him. Whether his future partner chooses to be a stay-at-home parent or the next president, their aspirations should hold equal weight.
In 2023, we find ourselves in a time where women are just as capable and educated as men. It’s my hope that this reality is reflected in our political landscape.
I want to be able to look at Mia and Lily and say, “Look at her; she did it. So can you.” As a white male, I acknowledge that I have not faced the challenges that many women encounter. Before I had daughters, I didn’t fully grasp the importance of representation. Now, I see their potential and recognize the barriers that may impede their path. I want to do everything I can to ensure they don’t see their gender as a hindrance to their ambitions.
While my daughters are still young and may not yet grasp the complexities of politics, one fact remains clear: Hillary Clinton has paved a way that no woman has done before. I take pride in being able to tell my son, “Women can lead just as effectively as you.” And for my daughters, it’s an opportunity to say, “Look, she achieved this. You can, too.”
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In summary, I want to empower my daughters to know they can achieve their dreams, no matter how high they soar. It is essential for them to have role models and examples that show them the world is theirs for the taking.