Many people say that giving birth to a daughter is a gift. Because daughters are often emotional, delicate, careful and easily touch parents' hearts with the smallest things. But the older they get, the more parents realize: raising a happy daughter is not simply about giving her good food, dressing beautifully or studying well.
It is a long journey, requiring understanding and art in the way of loving.
Girls need to be loved properly, not overly.
Many parents love their daughters, so they protect and do everything for her. But the more she protects her, the more vulnerable and dependent she becomes. Girls need to be loved, but also need to be trained in bravery.
A happy girl is not a girl who has never stumbled, but a girl who knows how to stand up after being hurt.
Teaching girls to be confident is the greatest gift
Many girls grow up under the pressure to be obedient, to be good, to be beautiful, to please others. Gradually, they form a habit of living to please everyone, but forget their own emotions.
Parents should teach their children that they have the right to say no, have the right to protect themselves and have the right to live true to their values.
A saying "I don't need to be perfect, I just need to be myself" sometimes saves me from years of inferiority complex.
Don't teach your child to just endure
Many parents unintentionally teach their daughters to be patient, to be silent, to know how to "be disadvantaged" for peace of mind. But a girl who always endures will easily become a weak adult, easily hurt in relationships.
A girl's happiness does not come from blind sacrifice, but from the ability to set limits and respect oneself.
Teach children to love their bodies
Many girls grow up in criticisms such as "too fat", "too ugly", "so black". These seemingly unintentional words can become a nightmare that makes children hate themselves.
Parents should help their children understand that their body is precious. You can take care of yourself to be healthy, not to please others.
A happy girl needs to grow up in safety
Girls need to be taught about personal safety, body boundaries and how to react when in danger. This is a lesson more important than grades.
In addition, children also need a family where they are listened to, respected, and allowed to express emotions.
Giving birth to a daughter is a gift, but raising a child to become a happy girl is the art of patience. Parents cannot decide their child's life, but parents can decide how their child sees themselves.
And that will follow you for the rest of your life.
