Reactions to Watching Lizzie McGuire Again as an Adult
Watching Lizzie McGuire Again as Adult Hits Differently
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When I was younger, I related to Lizzie because she doesn't really "fit in" at school. She isn't a popular cheerleader or dork at school, she is just unapologetically herself. While all of that still rings true, I realise now she is a role model for so many other reasons. She constantly looks out for her best friends, she loves her family fiercely, and she always tries to do the right thing. In one episode she befriends her mom despite what her friends think, and in another she tries to save the environment by going green.
In many ways, Lizzie really shaped who I am today. She reminded me that I didn't have to conform to someone else's ideals to be happy. It was OK that I actually enjoyed hanging out with my mom. It was OK that I wasn't popular or at the top of my class. I could just be myself, and that was enough.