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Biological Father/Daughter: * Living in same home, parents married (Happily or not) * Living in the same home, parents divorced. * Living in the same home, mother died when child was young. * Living in different homes (Divorced, father involved). * Lived in different homes (Divorced, father not involved when daughter young) (Reestablishing a relationship as adult child).

Father has a prime role to play in the life of his daughter. He is the first male that a girl comes across and hence, becomes the role model of her life. She sees the reflection of men in the rest of the world, through her dad and often perceives that all men should be like her father.

He is the guide, the savior, the protector, a friend and most importantly, the ultimate caretaker, who nourishes her in the loving and protective atmosphere set by him. She would find her daddy assuming a multi- faceted role, which changes with changing phases of life.

Although fathers are bestowed a primary role in their daughter's life, many of them don't realize the importance of interactions with their daughters, especially when the girls surpass the stage of childhood and become adolescent. The most common reason behind this is common perception of the men, according to which, their role as the 'significant parent' is just limited to the childhood of their daughters, and doesn't go beyond it.

They think that their daughters have become too old to get closer. As a result, they tend to withdraw from the prime role of the parent and handover it to their significant half - their daughter's mother.

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Fathers find themselves drift apart from their adolescent daughter, especially when it comes to sharing the best kept girly secrets. Their daughters think that not everything can be disclosed to their father and resort to their mother for the purpose. Communication for a father becomes even more difficult, when the girl reaches adulthood.

Parenting issues for him become a bit complicated, especially when the girl reaches adulthood and transforms from merely a girl to a woman. At this stage of life, she finds her mother to take the lead (as the parent), when it comes to interacting with parents. Although a girl needs her mother the most at this point of time, fathers should realize that their role as a parent is never over and that the girl still needs her dad.

Gender difference is a major factor for such a situation. However, the issues pertaining to interaction of father with his grown up girl can be easily resolved. All it needs is the clear understanding of the fact that the girl has matured and needs to be freed from being nestled by fatherhood. However, the father should not forget that all through his daughter's life, he is one among the significant men in her life and that his role as a parent never ends. If he manages to mark his pronounced presence in every stage of life of his daughter, then the relationship with his daughter can prove to be the best of all.

By Jenny Bradley October 29,2015

First and foremost, dads should always tell their daughters how beautiful they are and help their daughter develop a good self-image, while also reminding them that inner-beauty is more important than outward beauty. However, its also important that dads are careful about what they say about other women in front of their daughters. If a daughter overhears her dad talking about how a movie star needs to lose weight or isnt pretty enough.beautifulwomen

Dads cant underestimate the influence they can have on their daughters life by encouraging them to dream big dreams for themselves. Yes, they may receive this encouragement from their mom, from teachers, and even from peers, but they most definitely need to hear it from their dads too.

When it comes to dating, dads set the standard for how dates should treat their daughters. Dads can set the bar high by taking their daughters on dates when they are little girls and pre-teens. When a dad opens the doors for his daughter, engages her in good conversation, and treats her with respect, then she will naturally expect that from anyone who wants to date her.

One of the most important things a father can do for his daughter is just show up. Dads are notorious for wanting to fix all their daughters problems, but more important than fixing problems, is just being there and offering a listening ear, giving a hug, and promising to love her no matter what. Simply, showing up at big life events, whether thats ballet or a basketball game, is important too. Whatever it is, be there, and show her that she matters.

Daughters may roll their eyes when their dad acts overprotective, but she will appreciate knowing that you have her back no matter what. Shell know that she can call you at any hour of the day, and youll be there when she needs you. Thats just what dads do.

Spend time with Him (Prayer). Try to develop a personal relationship with Him… You will know what He is calling you to be. Peak experiences: At some point something happens What was before - is different after. It will change over time – You will change over time Be open - be ready