How does a father protect his daughter without becoming overprotective?
Dr. Meeker: If today’s fathers err, it usually isn’t on the side of being overprotective. Many fathers believe (because of parental peer pressure) that being involved in their daughters’ lives will cause girls to rebel, to distance themselves, to learn how to deceive their parents. But exactly the opposite is true. At each stage of their daughters’ lives, fathers must ask themselves: Is this age-appropriate for her? Am I giving her too much freedom, or too little? Am I hovering because I’m worried about what may happen to me if I give her free rein, or what may happen to her? Fathers may become overprotective if they project their own insecurities onto their daughters. For example, if a father is very fearful (the main cause of overprotectiveness) about traveling abroad, he probably won’t let his daughter travel because he is convinced something will happen to her, even if her travel plans are reasonable and safe. If a father is willing to see what will happen to his daughter as he let
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