The relationship between a father and daughter is one that holds a lot of influence on the future. A father sets the standards for the men his daughter chooses in her life, even when “boys are gross and have cooties” (a stage I’m sure many fathers wish their daughters would stay in forever). Fathers can never be replaced by any man, but as a daughter, and a daddy’s girl, I can only pray to find a man who loves me half as much as my father does. There seems to be a negative connotation that comes along with being a “daddy’s girl” and I’m really not sure why. There is nothing wrong with it, for many reasons.
He teaches you to be brave.
Growing up, he made sure you knew how to stand up for yourself. He knows when to catch you and when to let you fall, but either way, makes sure you learn from the situation.
He treats you how you should be treated.
Through example he makes sure you know what you deserve and makes sure you know when you aren’t getting what you deserve. No guy will ever live up to him, but you have to give respect to those who try. It isn’t easy dating a girl who will always put you second behind her father, but if you can’t accept that you don’t deserve her. Simply put.
He teaches you work ethic.
While many things can be handed to you with the simple bat of an eye and the word “Daddy”, he makes sure you know how to work for what you want. He’ll push you to be the very best you can, but will always be there to help you.
He encourages your dreams.
Even when you were little he made sure you knew you could be anything you set your mind to. He has supported you, both emotionally and financially. He paid for all those tournaments, camps, lessons and equipment. And was also the first person ready to help you practice. When it came to college and school he encouraged you to apply to the school of your dreams, to be whatever you want. Just be happy. He’ll never let you give up on your dreams, no matter how many times you tell him it’s impossible.
He’ll take your side.
Those arguments with Mom? He’ll take your side. That time he gave you cash but not your brother? He’ll act like he has no idea what they’re talking about. He’ll have your back in anything you do, but don’t think he won’t call your out on being dumb. He’ll just make sure no one else knows about it.
He taught you everything there is to know about sports.
You can guarantee you will always have someone willing to go to that baseball game with you, or change the channel for the soccer game. You understood the rules of basketball better than the rules of division as a kid, and even today people can find you two bonding over a homerun out of Busch Stadium.
He'll raise you to be independent.
You know how to change your oil, fix a flat tire and think on your feet. You spent more time in the garage with a hammer and nails as a kid than you did anywhere else because who wouldn't want to hang out with Dad? You can fix your own issues and those that you can't, well Dad is just a phone call away always willing to make the drive.
I take pride in the fact that I'm a "daddy's girl" simply because it's my dad. We may not always see eye to eye, we'll fight and we'll yell. But moving out made me realize how much I actually appreciate everything my dad does do for me. And I'll always be his little girl.
“Mama tried to raise a lady, but Daddy won. He raised a lady who doesn’t take shit from anyone.”
