3 Things Every Father Should Do with His Daughter(s)

Every man desires to have a daughter he can show up and pamper but there is more to having a daughter. Every father should participate in his daughter’s life as much as possible. However, these three things are very vital to contributing to the growth and life of daughters:

1. Have a father and daughter talk

The father and daughter talk is very important at the early teen years. Every man who has a daughter should spend quality time in talking to her about boys/men. Do not talk on the surface but have a deep engaging conversation that makes her understand what it means to be in a relationship with the opposite sex. Share your experiences if possible to let them know that it is not as easy as they think. Women are fragile and the earlier you start to have such talks, the easier it becomes for daughters to understand early in the game. This kind of talks can be ongoing based on the initial conversation and can help your daughter(s) understand how men think.

2. Spend quality time with your daughter(s)

Spend time with your daughter watching TV, playing a game or going shopping. Get involved in some of the activities that she participates in and seize those moments to deposit wisdom nuggets in her life. The more you do this and communicate with her on how a man should treat her, the more she will understand what to expect when dating and become equipped to know not to settle for less. The more she will also learn to love and treasure herself.

3. Go on date nights

Set up frequent date nights a month. This will allow her understand dating from a different perspective. You give her insight and help her build up her self-confidence. She also gets to feel comfortable talking to you about anything she may be facing. This time serves as bond-creation moments for both parties. The more you go on date nights, the more she will be willing to confide in you and ask questions that she may have been hesitant to

There are things mothers cannot teach that fathers can instill by setting examples. Every daughter needs her father to empower her with the knowledge of dealing with boys/men. The earlier the conversations/date nights start, the better our daughters become equipped with what to expect from men. Enroll them in coaching and mentoring programs as needed. Do not leave them to fantasize and get hurt. Let us sow seeds of wisdom in them that they will utilize in order to build healthier relationships not to make their lives bitter but better while supporting them to gain confidence, believe in themselves and not settle for less.

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