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Dads and Daughters
Making the most of this special relationship By Jill Eggleton Brett
"My father was not interested in me whatsoever as I was growing up," recalls JoAnne Pomierski of Upland, Calif. "His interaction with me was minimal and I longed for a relationship. Consequently, I sought the attention of teenage boys to fill a void."
Teenagers straddle the world of children and adults. They are in the middle, desperately trying to figure out their place. "One thing I could always count on with my dad is that he would listen," says Taunya Sweeney of Chino Hills, Calif. "He let me spill my guts completely and I knew that I could trust him. It gave me a great deal of confidence knowing that I could turn to him, even if I thought I had messed up or made a mistake. He was my confidante."
Treating her with love, dignity, respect and value will speak volumes to your daughter.
Remember, your little girl will watch your interactions with other females -- grandmothers, aunts, sisters -- and she'll notice if your behavior and verbal exchanges with females are different than those with males. It's OK if your rapport is different with women than it is with men, as long as it's positive.
