Teaches people to never give up on their hopes and dreams, even in the most dire of circumstances. Always have your head held high, don't just wallow in your own self-pity, something good will come to you eventually. Don't let anyone get to you, they're the ones with the problem, not you.

^ Yes, I agree and that she isn't selfish at all she always puts other people first even though they aren't nice people.

She doesn't give up, ever, and is completely selfless

Plus, she is the most assertive out of the classic princesses, going out to achieve her dreams herself by going to the ball.

Absolutely. I think she is a great role model. She never gave up on her dreams and at the same time she actually WORKED on things to earn her happy ending. Yes, she had Mother Fairy, but all Mother Fairy did was giving her a chance and Cinderella used it in a best way. She is also kind, she will never do any bad to people but at the same time she will stand up for herself if needed.

^^ I agree.

The very best. The world could take a leaf from her book and maybe there'd be a little less hate.