1. Understand
that early dating is dangerous even if “everyone is doing it,” and have the
courage to take a firm stand against it.
2. Neither
permit nor encourage a hectic social life for the eleven to fourteen-year-old. Remember
that the best “advantage” you can give a young girl is the ability to be
self-reliant. And she can learn this only by having time to be alone and at
peace, just with and by herself.
3.
De-emphasize things too sophisticated for a young girl.
4. When
girls get together with boys, discourage the imitation of adults and encourage
activities appropriate to their ages. Refuse to permit parties where the boys bring
their own girls.
5. Make your
daughter feel it’s great to be just what she is. A child who is unhappy in her
age group looks forward to the next one, where things may be better. As she
grows, express your deep interest in what she is doing. Praise efforts and
accomplishments warmly and often.
6. Make her
home an attractive, inviting, happy place. Many young girls marry early to
escape from an unhappy home.
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Special
Credit to: Julio F. Silverio
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