Raising a daughter is likely to have its own challenges, which may be much heavier than boys. Rather than simply teach children to maintain self-esteem, but also how to set it up as an independent woman who can compete with men.
Raising a daughter’s point of view often stumble problem man. Role model girls like barbie understanding that the woman was herding dwell only on physical beauty alone. Not to mention the event on television that portray adult women as gossips.
By Amy Sluss, founder of the Fabulous to Be Female, an organization of women’s empowerment, which should be done first in the enlarged picture of the child is not letting the woman and her performance inherent in the mind.
To look attractive is important but not everything. Instead, do the following 7 steps to raise this child.
A. Thank all of his skills, not just appearance.
“We all want to know if we are to look attractive today, so do not hesitate to say she looks beautiful,” he said. However, this credit also applies to other abilities, whether it be drawing, talking, reading, or when he helped his older brother.
2. Encourage your child to exercise and other activities.
Offer your child to try out everything from dancing, swimming, to play music. “Girls who find what they like from the start tend to have long-lasting friendship and confidence,” says psychologist Nancy Mramor.
Knowing the early exercise is also beneficial for him to grow into a healthy woman and confident.
3. Teach them about early puberty
Certainly not required serious conversation, but more often you mention how a woman’s body changes, she will be more prepared and not keget when puberty comes, talks about sex and dating would be easier to do.
When it comes time you talk about sex, try to throw away the discomfort to you. If you are really uncomfortable, just tell your child. Books about the growth of the daughter’s body can help you in clarifying the matter and could be discussed are of interest to you and your daughter.
4. Explain the differences in fantasy and reality.
Is normal if a girl really like the fairy tales and costumed like a princess. But, always accompany your child to say that the tale is just a fantasy and a woman can remain standing without having to rely on a man. This does not mean you should ban it has a fantasy, but always give him the images of reality.
5. Focus on health rather than being thin.
According to Western Oregon University study, parents are not happy with her body shape is more likely to have children who do not like her shape. Make sure you always be a role model for him to stay healthy and proud of what he has.
The trick, with always set the right calorie healthy diet, exercising him always, and always said that a healthy body always make it look attractive.
6. Do not forget the influence of male
Raising a daughter is not entirely your responsibility. When your child has a good relationship with his father, he will tend to have good relationships with men as adults.
Naturally, a father figure to give a different attention to her daughter as a physical activity together. So, do not restrict your husband if he would take your daughters biking, fishing, or fix a car engine. “Men often talk with their children during the activity,” said Mramor.
Remember, too, girls usually pay attention to her father treats her like a mother treats. “This is how your child begin to understand how men and women
relate to one another, “Sluss said.
7. Indicate successful female role models
Indicate the state of your child that a woman can be anything they want. Name the heroic women, or who have success. Or, you could also be a role model for your child proud.