The ideal father shares his feelings appropriately. He says, “I had a hard day at work, and I feel frustrated. Let me sit quietly for five minutes, and then we can play.” By naming his emotions, he gives his daughter the vocabulary to name hers. He dismantles the patriarchal wall that says men cannot be vulnerable. Consequently, his daughter grows up expecting emotional intelligence from future partners, because her father provided it.
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He is the first man whose opinion she internalizes. If he treats her body with respect and neutrality, she will demand that respect from every man who follows. The ideal father shares his feelings appropriately
The modern ideal father moves away from the "stoic provider" trope. By showing his own emotions and admitting mistakes, he gives his daughter permission to be human. He dismantles the patriarchal wall that says men
He listens patiently and offers wisdom when she faces difficulties, allowing her to feel heard and validated.