Comments about ‘Fathers have big influence on young daughters’

Thank you for a great article. As the father of teenage daughters, it is always nice to be reminded about the importance of my role as a teacher, father, and leader in my home. I also appreciated the specific ideas you suggested to be more a effective father.

Great column Ann! As a mom of 3 daughters everything you said is spot on! Dads you have more influence than you think you have!

I watched my dad work on things in the garage. We didn't really talk, but grease is my favorite cologne to this day.

Smart, before pretty. How refreshing (and counter-cultural).

My Dad grew up in the era when Dads were just not close to their daughters. How I wish he had known how to do it.

He did the best he could, and I knew he loved me but still...

BUT, you should see him with the Great-Grandkids! I think he's making up for lost time. And he's doing a GREAT job!!

Great article. Thanks.
I'm printing it out for my son.

Dads are very important to boys AND girls. I'm happy about how my sons and sons-in-law connect with their sons, but as a woman, I'm especially grateful about how they treat their daughters.