We can focus on positive stories such as girls achieving great things in academics, sports, or arts. For example, we can talk about a girl who won a science competition or a girl who became a great athlete.
We can choose to spread stories of female empowerment. There are countless stories of women breaking barriers in male - dominated fields, like a girl who became a successful engineer in a company where most of the employees were male. Also, stories about girls promoting gender equality and positive body image are great alternatives to inappropriate and disrespectful ones.
Rather than spreading such inappropriate stories, we could engage in conversations about community service and volunteer work that girls are involved in. There are many girls who are making a difference in their local communities through helping the poor, cleaning the environment, or teaching children. These are the kinds of stories that should be shared and celebrated.