Talk to your daughter before the media schools her!

[Nox]

I was perusing through another forum of mine that I love to visit, and I saw this topic. It was on a mostly-men's fitness and weightlifting forum and alot of members were fairly passionate about the issue... imagine that!!!

Needless to say, I was impressed with what many of the guys were saying. (They are not all doorknobs, LOL!

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Anyhow, those of you who have daughters or are daughters of somebody, with your experience, how would you go about instilling self-esteem in a young girl?

I ask this because when it finally comes to that time, and if I am blessed with a girl, then I want to do my darnedest to make sure she has a high sense of self-worth. I remember growing up, my parents provided everything I needed to live somewhat comfortably, but in the way of emotional health I was very starved. I don't want this for my own children.

How do you go about this, or what would you do?

 

[Annia]

Interesting topic and I would like to hear some input as well.

 

[empericalbeauty]

I agree. There is a commercial with kids in them asking their parents to talk to them about sex. i think thats really crucial for you (as a parent) to know how your child is doing emotionally, physically and mentally. not only will it bring you guys closer, but it will create a lasting parental friendship. I wish my mother had spoken to me about things that go on with women..since she is older and has probably gone through it. instead of assuming that i wasnt doing things. Like sex for example...she never talked to me about that..i wish she had. maybe i would have waited?