My dad and I talked about how he stopped showing physical affection when I hit puberty. He wanted to ensure I never felt inappropriately treated, which left me without hugs during a crucial time. Thankfully, he worked through this and apologized. Dads need to maintain affection as their daughters grow, so communication remains strong.
The lack of connection between fathers and daughters stems from ignorance; some dads think there’s no common ground due to gender differences. This lack of involvement can lead to feelings of neglect, especially if they show enthusiasm for sons.
Treating periods as disgusting can backfire. My dad's embarrassment made buying pads a traumatic experience for me. Dads should normalize these experiences rather than shaming their daughters.
Dads often adopt a protective 'shotgun' mentality regarding daughters' dating; this mindset is detrimental. It instills fear rather than encouraging open communication about relationships.
Collection
[
|
...
]