Raising a daughter can be tough, especially for dads who aren’t quite sure what it’s like to be a woman. But don’t worry, if you’re trying your best, that’s what counts. If you’re a dad struggling with this, here are 17 helpful tips.
1. How You Treat Your Wife Is How Your Daughter Expects to Be Treated by Men
What your daughter sees you do to your wife will be what she expects men to do to her. Your role as her father is very important in developing her self-love and respect. You don’t want to see your daughter hopping from one toxic man to another? Don’t be one.
2. Daughters Are Proud of Their Dads
No matter how cringy your daughter thinks your jokes are, she will never be ashamed of you. She may be a bit embarrassed when you make your dad jokes to the waitress, but that’s normal.
And yes, she will want you to attend any event in school at all costs.
3. Women Can Be Angry Without Being “Hormonal”
Women have bad days too, and while they get testy, it doesn’t mean they’re hormonal. When your daughter is angry, it could really mean she’s mad. Mentioning hormones will just make her angrier.
4. Daughters Can Never Be Sons
No matter how much you want to have a son, you can’t treat your daughter like one. She’s not a boy, and she’ll never be one. Accept all the girly things she’ll love rather than forcing boy stuff on her. Instead, take her out on a special date like how you take your wife to one.
5. Learn to Be Comfortable With OB-GYN Visits and Other Aspects Involving Womanhood
Your daughter is a woman, so there’s a high chance you will accompany her to an OB-GYN visit at least once in her life. Be open to that and other women’s issues like menstruation and birth control. Get comfortable buying tampons and pads too. When she needs to ask you to go on an errand to get one, you will be a big help to her.
6. Daughters Can Be Affected by Your Negative Views on Women
Your negative views about women will affect your daughter. Whenever you say that women are weak and won’t survive without a man, you’re talking about your daughter too. She’s not an exception, and even if you tell her that, she won’t feel special. She will feel insulted every time you talk about women badly.
What’s the solution? Don’t be a misogynist.
7. Daughters Like Boy Things Too
While your daughter is a woman, she might like boy things too. She might enjoy playing with toy cars and balls. She might even be interested in playing baseball.
Welcome the difference and enjoy the similarities you will see between you two. This will be a good opportunity for bonding!
8. Plain Rubber Bands as Hair Ties Actually Hurt
It’s impressive how you plan to take on your daughter’s hair, but make sure not to use plain rubber bands. They’re so painful to use. Worse, you might even end up having to cut through them just to take them out.
9. Women Are Not Always PMSing
Women, whatever mood they are in right now, are not always PMSing. Don’t blame PMS whenever you can’t understand women. Mentioning PMS will never improve your bond with your daughter.
10. Daughters Need Their Dads Growing Up
Many daughters strive to be strong, independent women when growing up. That doesn’t mean they don’t need their dads, though.
Your presence will be a strong foundation for your daughter as she learns to develop her tenacity. Attend her school activities and show your support by letting her know you always have her back.
11. Daughters Want to Be Treated Fairly Like Their Brothers
If your daughter has brothers, make sure to treat them all fairly. Some men hesitate to bond with their daughters because they don’t know how. If you’re not sure how to treat her, just treat her like the human being she is.
12. Do Not Insult or Belittle Your Daughters
Many daughters who end up not talking to their fathers later in life claim to do so because of the insults they receive from their dads. If you want a long-lasting relationship with your daughter, ease up on the talking and do more listening.
13. Periods Can Really Hurt
Periods can hurt. Bad periods can be excruciatingly painful. Don’t invalidate their pain just because you don’t know how they feel. If you want to have an idea, try the trending period pain cramp simulator. Maybe then you’ll understand.
14. Not Talking All the Time Is Alright
Women have some issues they sometimes don’t want to talk about. That’s okay, and it’s not your fault. Give your daughter the space she needs. If she wants to talk about it with you, she will.
15. Learn How to Properly Brush Hair
Your daughter’s hair is her crowning glory, and she’ll appreciate it so much if you know how to brush it for her. You don’t have to be on the level of a hairdresser, just know how to comb it.
16. Do Not Be Surprised by Their Physical Changes
Your daughter will develop her bosom as she grows up. That’s normal, and you need to be okay with that. Learning about bras will help too. You can give them a book discussing the female body and the effects of puberty. Be open to answering questions and discussing what she reads about it.
17. You Can Compliment Your Daughter’s Partners Without Needing to Intimidate Them
You don’t always have to be the tough and intimidating dad. If your daughter’s partner came over, it’s the perfect chance to get to know them. Talk to them about how they met your daughter and what they usually do for fun. It would be better to learn more about the people your daughter treasures.
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