Utah State University Paternal involvement in children's lives is essential. Research lists a variety of positive benefits to youth when fathers take the time to invest in them. This is especially true with daughters. Fathers need to recognize the essential role they play in their daughters' healthy emotional development. Here are some places to begin building a positive relationship Start early.
Building begins when a daughter is young and continues into adolescence.
Laugh and play together. A daughter needs to know there is more to life than work. Laugh with her and help her develop a sense of humor about what is happening in her life. Do things together that you both enjoy, whether that's fishing or going to the opera. Find out what is going on in her life and listen without being judgmental to what she has to say.