4 Tips For the Fathers of Daughters

Don’t be like T.I. Be Better

1. Set an example

Whatever you want her to be, and whatever you want her to seek in lovers, BE THAT first.

This does not mean you won’t slip up sometimes. We all do. But when you do, admit to her what your mishap was and set the example of apologies, making amends and doing better.

Children don’t need to see us pretending to be flawless or refusing to accept accountability in order to respect us. So many children have been miseducated because adults didn’t want to show them that it’s okay to not be perfect and always right.

Show her how to be accountable and how to hold others equally accountable.

2. Respect boundaries.

If anything should be learned from T.I’s recent media backlash, it’s this: You do not need to know what’s going on with her female body parts.

it’s incredibly uncomfortable for a girl to be asked about her sexuality and/or sexual health by a father. You have a right to want to keep her safe and making good choices; we get that. Just do it the right way.

Get educated by other women on how the female body works. Do not teach your daughter this…