The following advice, written by Harry Harrison and published in the book Father to Daughter, can serve as a guide not only for fathers but also for mothers on how to raise and positively influence girls regarding the behaviors and qualities they should possess; at the same time, it will help them to have a better life in the face of various adverse circumstances they may encounter:

• Never forget that supportive parents raise daughters with high self-esteem.

• Read to her often, and soon she will be reading to you.

• Limit what he watches on television, unless you want him to grow up with the values ​​that Hollywood teaches.

• Invent stories to connect with each other at night. Expand her imagination.

• Remember, society will be teaching her its values ​​24 hours a day. You must be more determined to teach her yours.

• Never let him answer rudely to you, to your mother, or to anyone, for that matter.

• Teach him to be patient, kind, and tolerant. If you don't, years from now you'll wish you had.

• Never laugh at your dreams.

• Talk to her often about making decisions and about sex. About peer pressure, about love, about romance, about God.

• Take her to church… every week. She may not share your enthusiasm, but after 18 years the message will have sunk in.

• Teach her to have moral principles in an age when she is bombarded with sexual images and innuendo.

• Teach him to treat each day as if it were sacred.

• Teach her to respect herself.

• Take a look at her room. Take some time to look at her pictures, her photos, and the things she keeps. These are her memories. This is the childhood you gave her.

It's important to note that only a few proverbs were selected from the book, based on the author's criteria. Similarly, it's recommended that when reading the book, you choose the teachings that resonate with you most or that you find most relevant.

Written by: Roselin López