Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B017V4W69U |
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| Number of Pages | : | 540 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An encouraging read that's as thought provoking as it is interesting!" according to cougsAn encouraging read that's as thought provoking as it is interesting! cougs4life 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 the book to see if it was any good. That "brief glance" turned in to 2 hours of cover-to-reading. This book is an absolute page turner and will surely be loved by almost any new father.The book spends a great dea. life. 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 the book to see if it was any good. That "brief glance" turned in to 2 hours of cover-to-reading. This book is an absolute page turner and will surely be loved by almost any new father.The book spends a great dea. As a dad and obviously male, the female mind 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 read the book to let me know her thoughts, especially since her father has had a very positive influence on her life. Regardless, the book pushed me to start reflecting more to ensure that I am guiding my daughte. "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 fish-and-bicycles crowd, she hits us with marching orders that are no walk in the park (despite including walks in the park). An excellent, factual, refreshingly politically incorrect and highly actionable manual
Drawing on her 30 years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. 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. 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 consequence