Twitter Thread on Fatherly Advice Goes Viral After Girl Shares What Her Father Did with Her
Becoming a parent can be very scary, and half the time we still don't know what we are doing, even years in.
Becoming a parent can be very difficult and challenging in more ways than one. Whether you're a mother, father, guardian, aunt, uncle, or step-parent who cares for children, we all know that making decisions about parenting styles and choices can cause us a bit of anxiety.
With that said, this woman went completely viral on Twitter after she shared some of the parenting choices her father made with her when she was younger. This has gone viral for many reasons, one of which is that people love reading about others' parenting advice.
Now, when it comes to being a father, most people assume that they will be overprotective, especially of their daughters, and probably a bit stricter than the mother. However, this girl shares her experience with her father, and it seems that these stigmas are actually different from what he did with her.
Overall, I think we can all use a bit of advice when it comes to parenting, so I'll take the free lesson any day. Let's dive into this article and check out some of the amazing advice this woman offers to upcoming and current fathers.
She started by posting this first tweet.
tashakaminskyThis is one of the stigmas I was talking about earlier.
She first mentioned that her father never once questioned her sexuality. A father with a daughter might not initially do this, but hers did.
tashakaminskyI think some daughters would definitely appreciate it if their dads took this advice.
Many of us have seen this in movies or even in our own lives because it's such a common thing for fathers to do.
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This is an incredible piece of advice.
If you don't read any of this, read this for sure. Fathers taking the time to explain to their daughters what is happening instead of making it a big deal and blaming the daughter will result in much healthier relationships.
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This might be a bit more difficult to implement than the other advice.
Of course, this is more of a personal opinion, but it definitely speaks volumes when a father holds these types of views. At the very least, a father with a daughter should be an advocate for women.
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This is an important one.
Fathers everywhere are doing an amazing job, but like everything, there is always room for improvement.
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Unfortunately, in some cases, this can't go without saying.
It's important to recognize when your parents are not treating you well, and it's crucial to identify toxic people in your life, even if they are your parents.
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Always be an advocate for your child, whether your interests align with theirs or not.
Some parents support their children's hobbies and dreams only if they "approve" of them or if they themselves are interested. It's important to support your children no matter what.
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Privacy is important, especially for fathers.
Privacy can be a controversial topic in the parenting world, but it shouldn't be. Many parents just need to have a bit more trust in their children.
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Be a little more lenient and less judgmental.
Set expectations for your children that you know are attainable and that don't cause unnecessary stress.
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Mental health is no joke, and parents should be available for their children.
Mental health is important, and having parents who understand this can make their children's mental health struggles much less stressful and hurtful.
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Fathers should stand up for their daughters.
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It's not the child's fault that they are being sexualized.
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This is great advice for both parents.
Whether you are getting along or not, parents should always display love and respect around their children.
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As a dad with daughters, you can't be TOO much of a man.
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Allowing your child to be their own person is extremely valuable.
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This small act can make a huge difference.
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Fathers need one-on-one time with their children too.
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This was a sad ending I wasn't expecting.
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The responses and replies came flooding in.
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People are thanking her for sharing the advice.
ItsKingVic
It definitely brought tears to some.
marina_a_aria
The good is definitely still spreading.
MattMcRee
Some people shared that their experiences were completely opposite.
Death_Bow
This definitely turned out to be more heartwarming than I expected, but I can say that I'm happy about all the great times she had with her dad. This experience is one that should live on forever.
With all of this being said, to all the fathers out there, just do your best and follow this advice, because that's all we are all doing.