{"id":71634,"date":"2024-03-27T15:49:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T08:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/?p=71634"},"modified":"2025-01-23T14:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T07:30:11","slug":"i-know-a-good-dad-when-i-see-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/i-know-a-good-dad-when-i-see-one\/","title":{"rendered":"I Know A Good Dad When I See One"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style='\"color:' font-size:>A strong father figure plays a key role in raising healthy children\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>I\u2019m grateful that my daughter has such an amazing role model, and not just because that bond between them is such a beautiful thing to witness. Even science has a whole lot to say about the importance of dads taking an active role in raising their kids. Take a look at a few examples below.\n<ul>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>A 2016 University of Guelph study found that parents- fathers especially- play a major role in our kids\u2019 future health as young adults.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>A 2011 University of Arizona discovered that a good father-daughter relationship reduced the incidence of \u201crisky sexual behaviors\u201d in girls.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>From the \u201cstrange but true\u201d files, 1999 Vanderbilt University study discovered that a girl\u2019s relationship with her dad has influence on when she\u2019ll enter puberty!\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Dads even influence their daughter\u2019s interest in math, according to a 2007 University of Michigan study.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>With all of that in mind, let\u2019s talk about some things dads can do to keep that father\/daughter bond going strong.\n<blockquote><p><span style='\"font-size:'>Fathers, be your daughter\u2019s first love and she\u2019ll never settle for anything less. \u2013 Unknown\n<h4><span style='\"color:' font-size:>How to strengthen your father\/daughter bond\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>The best way to really deepen that father\/daughter bond is to simply spend time together. It sounds easy, right? That said, here are a few other tips to strengthen your bond.\n<h4><span style='\"color:' font-size:>Show up for her\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Whether it\u2019s cheering her on at her gymnastics meet or listening to her when she\u2019s had a rough day, be there for her when she needs you. If you can\u2019t physically \u201cshow up,\u201d then let her know you\u2019re thinking of her. For example, if you have an out-of-town meeting that you can\u2019t reschedule the same day she has a big event, set up a Skype of Face-time call in the morning. Go the extra mile and wear a big sign that says, \u201cGo Sally!\u201d Be silly! Be bold! Just be there however you can!\n<blockquote><p><span style='\"font-size:'>A father holds his daughter\u2019s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever.\n<h4><span style='\"color:' font-size:>Share mutual interests\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Sure, it\u2019s great to show up for your daughter and cheer her on at her spelling bee or read her bedtime stories that she picks out. However, those are things that SHE loves. You do them because you love her and want to support her, but let\u2019s be honest, you\u2019re not all that jazzed about reading \u201cGoodnight Moon\u201d for the umpteenth time.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>So, it\u2019s also important to find things that you both enjoy. Not only will she get to experience the world from your point of view, but you\u2019ll develop a whole new bond that lasts a lifetime and build longer lasting memories.\n<h4><span style='\"color:' font-size:>Respect her mom\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Part of a dad\u2019s job is to teach his daughter how she should be treated by future men in her life. It\u2019s not enough to just tell her what she deserves, but also to show her. Treat her mother with respect and kindness. Yes, even if you\u2019re divorced and don\u2019t particularly get along with her mom. In fact, especially if that\u2019s the case, because it will show her that even if her future relationships don\u2019t work out, she still deserves proper respect.\n<blockquote><p><span style='\"font-size:'>A daughter needs a dad to be the standard against which she will judge all men. \u2013 Unknown\n<h4><span style='\"color:' font-size:>Respect her boundaries\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>This one is for all those dads of teen daughters out there! I know it\u2019s tempting to wrap your daughter up in your great big bear arms and growl at anyone who comes near her but resist the urge. Don\u2019t be that dad that threatens every guy she ever brings home. Trust me, she\u2019ll stop bringing them home! That\u2019s the last thing you want.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Instead, show genuine interest in her dates. Talk to them like human beings. First, this guy could be your future son-in-law and you want to start the relationship off right. Second, if he does turn out to be a less-than-stellar guy, you\u2019ll see the signs better if you just \u201cplay it cool\u201d and actually interact with him. Plus, if that happens, she\u2019ll need you more than ever. So please, respect her boundaries. Either way, you\u2019ll be grateful you did later.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Honestly, though, being a good father-figure is just about being a good father, period. Be there, love her, spend time with her. The rest will fall into place.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>A little final note, <strong>\u201cfathers\u201d come in all shapes and sizes. So, all of this applies whether you\u2019re a biological dad, adoptive father, stepdad, or even a grandfather or uncle stepping into the role as father figure.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A strong father figure plays a key role in raising healthy children I\u2019m grateful that my daughter has such an amazing role model, and not just because that bond between them is such a beautiful thing to witness. Even science has a whole lot to say about the importance of dads taking an active role\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":109175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"A little final note, \u201cfathers\u201d come in all shapes and sizes. 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