10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Teenage Daughter
As fathers, we are usually not very good at communicating with our teenage daughters. We can get by, to an extent, by remaining silent as much as possible. Sometimes, though, we have to answer questions, give commands (which are usually instantly disobeyed) and give our opinion. Us Dads know, of course, that our opinion ranks way down there, a little lower than pond slime, but we have to give it anyway.
There are some utterances, though, that are invitations to disaster. These you should avoid at all costs, if you want to have a reasonably quiet life. Here’s 10 of the worst…
My Daughter Got Her Period
While natural, experiencing menstruation can cause a lot of changes for your little girl. In addition to that, having a period means many things that they may not completely understand or like very much. It is normal for most girls to go through a period of rapid development and growth that sort of ushers them into womanhood, long before you or they are ready. There are some things that you can do to help.
The first thing NOT to do is simply hand them a book. On average, most girls get their period between the ages of 9 and 12 – although this is just an average. Some get it earlier while others later. The most likely indicator of when they will get it is the development of their breasts. Pediatricians normally say that once they begin to bud – their period will follow in 6 months time. Still, don’t give them a book to explain the whole thing. It is much better and more calming if it comes from you.
Things to Do With Your Teenage Daughter
The teenage years of our daughter can be one of the most exciting period in her life and as parents, we should jump in there and enjoy it with her. By so doing, it will not only help to build our relationship with her, but it will also help her in becoming a productive citizen of our society.
Several things that we can do with her are:
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Kids love playing grown-up. Little boys idolize their fathers and little girls, their mothers. We find it funny when kids mimic their parents’ actions. At some point, almost every daughter has been caught using mom’s makeup without the latter’s consent. Kids are always in a hurry to grow big and be just like mom or dad. This is the idea behind kids’ vanities—little girls playing grown-up.
Toy stores now have a wide range of kids’ make-up for sale. All hypo-allergenic, of course. Lip color, blusher, and eye makeup for kids come in colorful packaging. There’s nail polish in attractive bottles for kids too. For accessories, a complete ensemble of plastic or bead jewelry may be bought, or made with ease from store-bought materials. Combs, brushes, and hair accessories are likewise available in colors attractive to kids.