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For other senses of this word, see girl (disambiguation). A girl is a young female human, as opposed to a boy, a young male human. The age at which a female person transitions from girl to woman varies in different societies; typically the transition from adolescence to maturity is taken to occur in the late teens.

The English word (first documented in 1290) originally designated a child of either sex. During the 14th century its sense was narrowed to specifically female children. Subsequently, it was extended to refer also to mature but unmarried young women since the 1530s. Usage in the sense of (romantic) "sweetheart" arose in the 17th century.

Historically, girls faced discrimination and limitations on the roles they were expected to play in their societies, and the United Nations targeted discrimination in schooling to end by 2010. An ongoing debate about the influences of nature versus nurture in shaping the behavior of girls and boys raises questions about whether the roles played by girls are the result of inborn differences or socialization. Images of girls in art, literature, and popular culture often demonstrate assumptions about gender roles.

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Im a Twi-Hard & a JB-Luver hehe iim just one of those obsessed Girls....
VampireluvsJoe (Crystal Marie..) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:29 -0000
Im a Twi-Hard & a JB-Luver hehe iim just one of those obsessed Girls....
So y did these friends on Maury have a 3some. But tha agreement was no side sex and 1 of tha girls became pregnant? Smdh
MissDrea26 (Andrea Smith) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:27 -0000
So y did these friends on Maury have a 3some. But tha agreement was no side sex and 1 of tha girls became pregnant? Smdh
#bewareof quiet girls! those are the worst..
StePhCrazaii (she so crazaiiiii) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:27 -0000
#bewareof quiet girls! those are the worst..
I'm gonna miss my girls @missnicci @ebbyispink! I really need to get my shit together so I can move here already.
MelissaLynnette (Melissa Lynnette) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:26 -0000
I'm gonna miss my girls @missnicci @ebbyispink! I really need to get my shit together so I can move here already.
@DanniiMinogue hi danni you really are my idol and an inspiration to all us young girls out there
georgiiaaxo (Georgia Brett) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:26 -0000
@DanniiMinogue hi danni you really are my idol and an inspiration to all us young girls out there
Did I mention I need girls (who lives around here) to do make-up on?
Zarinaen (Sara) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:48:24 -0000
Did I mention I need girls (who lives around here) to do make-up on?

 
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500 Expect the Best from a Girl - Provides advice and suggestions for raising daughters to ensure they enjoy educational equity in their early teens. Includes suggestions for things to do at home and school, topics for discussion, and a listing of women's colleges in North America which offer programs for girls.
Meta Description: [ This Web site supports a national campaign for educational equity for girls in their early teens ]

Growing Girls - Dedicated to issues unique to raising strong, brave, healthy women. Offers articles, discussions and links recommended to parents and girls.

Helping Girls as They Grow - Brief article suggesting how parents can play a role in ensuring their daughter's success in school.

Raising Girls - Parenting Daughters - Article which discusses the roles of each parent in raising daughters as happy, confident girls.

RaisingADaughter.com - Online parenting community offering support for raising girls in today's world.
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Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice - Article with advice for raising strong and confident daughters; addresses education, puberty, self esteem, media, and toys.

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