The article critiques the societal tendency to undermine the joy of parents raising daughters, especially as they approach the tween years. The author shares her experiences of receiving unsolicited and negative comments regarding her daughter's forthcoming adolescent phase. Despite these warnings, she expresses her delight in her daughter's current stage, emphasizing her intelligence, humor, and individuality. The overarching message challenges the misconception that parenting teenage girls is solely a struggle, advocating for a more positive and celebratory perspective.
I know exactly what they mean, but I make them say it. 'Just wait for what?' I ask.
Why do we do this? Why do we try and talk parents out of their joy?
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