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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

by Meg Md Meeker, Margaret J. Meeker, Meg Meeker M.D., Meg Meeker · first published 2006

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Provides guidance for fathers on raising well-adjusted daughters, calling for fathers to embody conservative values; discusses being a daughter's hero, protecting and defending her, teaching her to stand up for herself, and teaching her about spirituality.

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What Hacker News says

  • merrick33 · Mar 3, 2008 · Recommends

    …your daughters immediate needs, is learn more about how to become the kind of father that your daughter needs. After reading the following book I feel better prepared and informed to be a better father. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Fathers-Daughters-Secrets-Fathe...)

    on “Ask YC: Hacker moms & dads, what do you read?” ↗
  • HenryBemis · Dec 7, 2023 · Recommends

    …a result, not as a driver) (if you ignore the "too much Judaism" bits, it is a great book)(I read it a few years back and then again this year as a self-follow-up) If you are a parent, Meg Meeker's - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - Strong Mothers, Strong Sons (if you ignore the "too much Christianity" bits, these are great books) I found them to be super useful manuals/cheatsheets to building strong loving and trusting relationships…

    on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2023 and recommend for 2024” ↗
  • HenryBemis · Feb 8, 2024 · Recommends

    Read "Father forgets" by W. Livingston Larned. If it's a girl, read Strong Fathers - Strong Daughters. If it's a boy, read Strong Mothers - Strong Sons. (even if you aren't the mother, it's a useful book).

    on “Ask HN: Advice for a new father?” ↗
  • HenryBemis · Jul 15, 2025 · Recommends

    …(only if you are 40+)(it won't resonate with a 20yo) Systemantics, Nexus: if you work in mega-big-corpos this will save your life Hold on to your kids, The anxious generation: if you got kids Strong Fathers Strong Daughters: (and mothers/sons) if you got kids (too Christian-y for my taste but an amazing 'manual' to manage the relationship with your kid(s)) 1984, Animal Farm, Gulag Archipelago: ... Light on Yoga: (also…

    on “Ask HN: What's your favorite book you've read?” ↗

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