You as the father are the first man your daughter loves which will be very important in her choice in men in her future so you must get it rite if you want her to make good choices in men and have healthy relationships with men. Being a father is a life time commitment so you should use all the currrent research which is available to you to make it easier to quide her through lifes twist and turns. It has been said that being a parent would be a lot easier if children came with a set of instructions, well there has been a lot of studies done now so there are instructions available to guide you and at a very low price. If your children gets off the tracks that can be very costly so prevention is the key.
Article on ‘Healthy Father-Daughter Relationships: A Practical Guide for every Father.
A healthy father-daughter relationship takes work but it is well worth it. From the moment that she becomes aware of her surroundings, a girl looks up to her father. He becomes her hero and a source of strength in her life. Even though families are becoming more focused on the influence of parents in the early years, fathers still spend more time with their sons than with their daughters. www.haveagreat.com
As a father you know that your daughter adores you and seeks your attention. You have to step up to the challenge and guide her to become a strong, independent young woman. Research shows that young girls who have loving, healthy relationships with their fathers achieve academically and are less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. These young girls are also less likely to engage in sexual activities early on and will have a better self-image. Finally, girls with healthy relationships with their fathers are able to deal with grief and loss better.
From the moment she takes her first step to the moment she rents her first apartment, a daughter wants to become independent. Your role as a father is to guide this independence through your wisdom, experience, and judgment. When she says she wants to go to a party, don’t have a knee-jerk reaction of ‘No’. Talk to her. Ask her about who is holding the party and who will be there. Ask her about drinking and adult presence. Is this a school function or a private party? Engage your daughter in a conversation so that she knows that you take her seriously and will consider her wants and opinions. Of course, once you have all the information, you can still say ‘No’ but would know enough to reason through them with your daughter.
Young women value their relationships with their father. They describe them as affectionate and loving. But they also wish that their fathers would spend more time with them and know more about them. Providing guidance to your daughter through life’s problems such as divorce, blended families, and academic success is not easy. But who said fatherhood is easy? You are starting out on the right foot; your daughter loves and respects you. Your challenge is to show her love and respect while being a guiding teacher. From father-daughter time to volunteering, set your daughter’s life on track for achievement and good decision-making. www.haveagreat.com
This e-book gives you information about fathers and daughters and how they can build healthy, strong relationships. You will find many tips on dealing with defiance, anger, and alcohol and drug abuse. Most importantly, you will learn how to connect with your daughter by simply talking to her and getting to know her better. Your connection to her can shield her from many problems including eating disorders and early sexual activity. She needs your presence and your love. Figuring out how to give them is the key to a healthy relationship.
