Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B017V4W69U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 533 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From cradling his newborn to walking her down the aisle, a father must relish his paramount responsibility - guiding the course of his daughter's life. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both counsel and protector for his daughter as she grows into a spiritually and mentally strong young woman. Drawing on her 30 years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meeker reveals: How a man can become a strong father How a father's guidance influences every part of a woman's life, from her self-respect to her perspective on drugs, alcohol, and sex How to lay down ground rules that are respected without creating distance in your relationship with your daughter Why you need to be your daughter's hero The mistakes most fathers make and their serious consequences How to help daughters make their own good decisions and avoid disastrous mistakes How a father's faith will influence his daughter's spiritual development How to get through to your daughter, even during her toughest don't-talk-to-me years True stories of daughters who were on the wrong path - and how their fathers helped to bring them back Learn how to grow, strengthen, or rebuild your relationship with your daughter to better both your life and hers in the best-selling Strong Fa
An encouraging read that's as thought provoking as it is interesting! We recently found out that we are pregnant with our first child, a little girl! Since the price was right and it was so highly recommended, I decided to purchase this book as a little gift for my husband.I was writing a little note on the inside cover when I thought I would just briefly glance through . "As a dad and obviously male, the female mind" according to Chad. As a dad and obviously male, the female mind is a mystery. I think the book gives everyone several things to think about, and we guide our children through life. I was surprised by the impact the author believes that dads have on their daughters, especially during the teenage years. I asked my wife to . "A feminist's plea to indispensable men" according to Amazon Customer. Dr. Meeker is a self-described feminist whose career-long exposure to troubled girls has given her a deep and scientifically-buttressed belief in the irreplaceability of healthy, engaged, moral and patient fathers to the emotional development of their daughters. But before we have time to gloat at the