Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
Author Meg Meeker
Country United States
Language English
Subject Parenting
Publisher Regnery Publishing, Ballantine Books
Publication date
2007
Pages 288
ISBN 0345499395

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know is a 2007 parenting book by Meg Meeker, MD, which provides guidance to fathers on raising their daughters. Meeker argues that "fathers, more than anyone else, set the course for a daughter's life." (p. 9). She states that daughters need attention from their fathers, and she says that daughters take guidance on many issues, such as drug use, drinking, and sex from the example set by their father (p. 25). She states that daughters need a father's role as a "hero" to help her to "navigate through a treacherous popular culture" (p. 29) that is "not healthy for girls and women" (p. 28).

Dr. Meeker articulates that fathers are far more powerful than many themselves believe. Dr. Meeker also states that daughters need the support that only fathers can provide – and if they are willing to follow Dr. Meeker's advice and experience on how to guide their daughters, to stand between them and a toxic culture, their rewards will be unmatched.

Outline

Introduction

Chapter One – You Are the Most Important Man in Her Life

Chapter Two – She Needs a Hero

Chapter Three – You Are Her First Love

Chapter Four – Teach Her Humility

Chapter Five – Protect Her, Defend Her (and use a shotgun if necessary)

Chapter Six – Pragmatism and Grit: Two of Your Greatest Assets

Chapter Seven – Be the Man You Want Her to Marry

Chapter Eight – Teach Her Who God Is

Chapter Nine – Teach Her to Fight

Chapter Ten – Keep Her Connected

Afterword

Reviews

Book reviewer Eliot Burdett states that he was "initially attracted to the book by the title, the premise and the themes of honesty, integrity, humility and courage." He states that it "definitely made [him] stop and think about the way we raise our own two girls and how we are ensuring they have the best shot at a terrific life."[1]

Columnist and author David Limbaugh calls the book "a sobering reminder of the awesome responsibilities" a father has "on his daughter's life – for good or ill – and how dangerous this world can be for girls whose fathers aren't there to protect them, guide them, and even fight for them." Limbaugh states that the book "...shows, in the face of the popular culture, that strong dads are essential for strong daughters." [2]

Elayne Bennett, the President and founder of Best Friends Foundation, comments "Meg Meeker once again has written a book that is vital reading for men fathering daughters. It beautifully portrays the very special relationship between fathers and daughters and the incredible impact this relationship can have on their lives." [3]

Walt Mueller from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding calls the book a "straightforward and compelling challenge reminding fathers of the powerful life-shaping role they play in their daughters’ lives." He says the book "helps fathers understand their power, know what roles to assume in their daughter’s lives, and know what and how to teach life lessons to their girls."

About the author

Dr. Meeker has more than 20 years of experience in pediatric and adolescent medicine. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Advisory Board of The Medical Institute. She lives in Traverse City, Michigan.

References

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