Bravery and Gender Expectations

The speaker shares her childhood ambition to set a world record in crawling, which taught her resilience and bravery despite not achieving the record. She later became a firefighter, challenging gender stereotypes about women's strength and bravery. The talk explores societal expectations that discourage bravery in girls and emphasizes the importance of encouraging risky play to build confidence and resilience. The speaker advocates for teaching girls to assess risks and develop bravery, which are crucial life skills.

What was the initial world record distance for crawling that the speaker aimed to break?

• 15 miles

• 12.5 miles

• 10 miles

• 8 miles

What did the speaker realize about her crawling attempt years later?

• It was an easy challenge.

• It was a complete failure.

• It was a demonstration of bravery.

• It was a waste of time.

How did the speaker prove her capability as a firefighter during an incident?

• By extinguishing a fire alone

• By rescuing a trapped person

• By operating a fire truck

• By leading a team

What was the common reaction to the speaker's bravery as a female firefighter?

• Surprise

• Indifference

• Disapproval

• Admiration

What societal message is often conveyed to girls regarding risk-taking?

• Girls are naturally brave.

• Girls are expected to be independent.

• Girls are seen as fragile and in need of help.

• Girls are encouraged to take risks.

What did the speaker identify as a problem with how fear is taught to girls?

• Fear is not taught at all.

• Fear is taught as the primary reaction.

• Fear is taught through stories.

• Fear is taught only in schools.

What activity did the speaker use to illustrate managing fear and prioritizing bravery?

• Paragliding

• Rock climbing

• Skydiving

• Scuba diving

What is 'risky play' and why is it important for children?

• A type of video game

• A form of punishment

• Play that involves some risk, teaching resilience and confidence

• A method to teach children to avoid risks

What should parents avoid saying to encourage bravery in girls?

• 'Try your best'

• 'Keep going'

• 'You can do it'

• 'Be careful'

What is the current world record for crawling that the speaker mentions?

• 35.18 miles

• 20 miles

• 25 miles

• 30 miles