Be a Chaperone
If you want to learn about your daughter, be a chaperone at her sleepovers, at the dances, in school or what ever she is involved in. Don’t try and control everything that she does while you are there but observe and learn more about her behavior while you are there. After you have chaperoned, you can talk about ‘Who was xxx?’ and ‘Wow, when did girls start wearing xxxx?’ ‘Do you like to do that often?’ and stuff like that. Don’t make it an argument, but more like you are impressed with how she handles herself and her choice of friends. You will bond together as you learn more about her and her friends.
In the Home
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Have your daughter spend time picking out the movies that you will watch for the night.
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Let her make supper.
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Let her make cookies.
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Teach her how to make that special cake.
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Allow her to paint her own room.
There are so many things that you can do, that you can involve your daughter with in your life that will strengthen your bond together. Just use your imagination, make it a habit, and always try to hold your tongue even if she doesn’t do everything that you might like or want her to do. Remember you were a kid once yourself, and often the best way to learn about problems and choices in life is to actually experience them yourself!
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