Out of all the relations a girl has, the most cherished and treasured one happens to be her relationship with her father. Certainly, a father is the first man in his daughter's life. She grows up under his protection; judging and understanding other men in the world, keeping in mind the image of her father. It is truly a relation that she values the most and looks up to at the time of distress.
If go by the words of Michael Austin, a professor of Philosophy from Eastern Kentucky University, daughters get influenced by their fathers a lot and their approach towards life is immensely determined by their father's outlook. Read on to know why a father-daughter bond is the most beautiful and reliable of all.
Daddy's Little GirlsRight from the day a girl is born, she apparently turns to be her 'Daddy's Little Girl' or his 'Little Bundle of Joy'. And she remains so throughout her life. The reason this connection between a father and a daughter is so substantial is the fact that girls by nature need to be guarded and protected at every step of their life. They don't want their lives to be controlled by others but they surely want a guide or a philosopher on whom they can rely during hours of need. And when it comes to fathers, daughters do get all the protection, love and a freedom of enjoying their life to the fullest.
Why daughters are so connected to fathers?It would really be difficult to explain in words the kind of bond shared by daughters and fathers. However; there are several facts that vouch for the genuineness of this relation. Here let us look into some of the justified reasons:
Sense of Security: For a daughter, her father is the first man on whom she can depend for the rest of her life. He is the only person she knows will never hurt her no matter what. There is a sense of security that lies in. She knows her father is always by her side to protect her from any unforeseen danger.
Unconditional love: While we say so, it doesn't mean we tend to belittle mothers' love for their kids. Certainly both parents love their kids with all their heart. But what's so special about a father's love is the little pampering a daughter gets every now and then. She is made to feel like a princess and is treated alike. She gets all the love without being demanded anything in return which turns a complete scenario when she grows up and build new relations.
A friend, philosopher and guide: Whether it was building sand castles, or decorating the doll house; fathers stand by the every step their daughters take. From choosing a school, to a college, job and eventually a life partner; girls always seek their fathers' advice not because they don't have a choice of their own but because they know their dads will always choose the best.
Pillar of strength and trust: Men have the power of facing adverse situations with great strength. They never get overpowered by their emotions which helps them stand firm. Daughters learn this trait from their fathers and they know they can bank upon their strength to face any adverse situation in life. This sense of trust and reliability comes from no other relation.
Building a strong father-daughter bond
Like any other relation, the bond between a father and a daughter is also nurtured with time. To make the bond stronger, the efforts will have to be put in from early childhood. Indulge in your daughter's life and be a part of her beautiful world. Here check out some activities two of you can do together:
Whenever you get time, plan some small picnics and set out to explore nature. This will be a nice change for you as well. If you want, you both can even take up gardening.
Plan a menu and cook with your daughter. It will be quite like a rejuvenating activity and the two of you will feel more connected.
No matter whether you are a professional photographer or not; clicking a few snaps now and then can come easily to you. And if it's your daughter you are clicking, the experience would be simply great.
For girls the world revolves around makeup (except a few!!). And you can surely be a part of it by indulging in some fun makeovers.
Read out to her whenever you get time. Share your life experiences and childhood stories which will help her confide in you for the rest of her life.