We all know raising kids can be a little bit challenging. But it can get especially hard when it comes to dads raising daughters.
There is so much to know and so little time to learn it all. So I thought I would take this opportunity to share some insights with those dads that might need just a little bit of info when it comes to raising their girls.
Take a look at some advice that shared in a recent viral Reddit thread.
"I wish you'd just treated me like a person, not some vagina you felt the need to creepily guard until I got married," said Zombombaby.
"Sometimes I can't be frank with you, because I am shy," said ObviousSpace.
Learn as much as you can about your kid's life and make her feel safe, even when she's having a hard time talking to you.
"Forcing math on me to try to combat the 'girls aren't good at math' myth only made me hate it," said ColorMeStunned.
Let your daughter make her own mistakes and just be there.
"Sometimes, we cry. It's not a personal attack; it's a release valve. Please don't get mad at us for feeling feelings," saidavacynangelofhope.
Things can easily get out of control when hormones and emotions run high. Ensure you're there to listen with an open heart.
"We get periods like our mothers did before us," said samoogle.
As a father you must understand this physical and emotional aspect of a young woman's life without being weird about it.
"Do not be surprised when I get boobs," said HollyDunmer.
Never comment on their physical appearance when they start growing boobs and stuff like that. It's just awkward for everyone.
"We like boy things too. You're not missing out on sports and guns and dumb jokes just cause you only had daughters," said DaughterEarth.
"That I'm not a boy, and it hurts immensely when you spend more time with the neighbor's son than you own daughter because I'm not the boy you wanted," said Cyanide_Kitty_101.
"We’re just people, with the same varied and complex interests and emotions as any other person," said another Reddit user.
"The way you treat your wife or girlfriend will teach me how I should expect men to treat me," said elodea.
"Boy or girl introduce em to your interests. They won't like every single one as they grow and develop their own tastes etc. But mostly kids just want to spend time with their parents," said mergedloki.
"Accept the fact that your daughter will participate in dating and sex at some point, and need OBGYN visits and birth control," said nosiriamadreamer.
"I wish he knew not to use plain rubber bands as hair ties. That hurt!" said OurLadyOfTheChickens.
But just remember it does get easier and hopefully these tips will give you some insight into raising girls.
