The bond between father and daughter can shape a woman s future as she moves ahead with her career and male relationships. Carole Isenberg, a relationship mentor, discusses a few recent findings and has some tips for dads. The relationship between father and daughter offers tremendous opportunities for growth for both the parent and the child. It is well documented that women who have supportive fathers reach a higher level of achievement and are better equipped to choose good mates.
Fathers play a crucial two-pronged role.
One role is as a parent. The other is as a paradigm for all men. When a father respects his daughter, she is more likely to feel competent and capable. A daughter s relationship with her father is a lot about encouragement. Isenberg has a few suggestions for fathers who want to make sure their relationships with their daughters stay on the right track.