50 Rules For Daughters

Author : Tim Hoch

The world is changing as we know it, and every woman with every passing day is gradually realizing their self-worth and power. And as parents, you should always instill in your daughters some important and life-changing rules, that will help them have a bright and happy future.

Here Are 50 Rules For All The Daughters Out There

1. The world is starving for strong female leaders. Be one.

2. You may have to work twice as hard as your male contemporaries just to stay even with them. Thankfully this will not be a problem.

3. Beware the boyfriend who criticizes you in front of others.

4. Zero tolerance for the boyfriend or husband who is physically, mentally or emotionally abusive.

5. Those who gossip to you gossip about you.

6. You will be judged by the company you keep.

7. Ninety nine percent of all men have two primary obsessions until the age of 35- sports and sex. Indulge the former, not the latter.

8. If you worship physical beauty, you will never be pretty enough.

Related: How Parents Can Empower Their Daughters: 3 Things To Do

9. If you worship money, you will never be rich enough.

10. Spend time alone with God in quiet meditation.

11. Do not ever accept an unsolicited drink.

12. Cultivate and celebrate your femininity but donโ€™t manipulate others with it.

13. Do not make your life a permanent electronic billboard.

14. Live the life that is right in front of you.

15. Do not second guess a thoughtful decision to start a family.

16. Do not subjugate your hopes and dreams to those of your boyfriend or husband.

17. Develop your vocabulary. Refrain from using slang, fad, or lazy expressions such as โ€œlikeโ€ or โ€œawesomeโ€ or โ€œabsolutely.โ€

18. You have an intuition. As a man Iโ€™m not sure how it works, but it does. Trust it.

19. Do not allow your education to separate you from doing what you love.

20. Cultivate a diverse social network. This will lead to opportunities.

21. For maximum creativity, collaborate with others.

22. Be concise. Be precise.

23. There are always strings attached.

24. No elective plastic surgery. Ever.

25. The most important decision you will make each day is where you will focus your energy and attention.

26. You will always learn more by talking less. You will often say more by talking less.

27. Avoid petty disputes and jealousies. You are above that.

Related: How You Need To Talk To Your Daughter About Beauty

28. A broken heart is the burden you will sometimes bear for the beautiful gift of the capacity to love.

29. Donโ€™t get involved in something unless thereโ€™s a way you can make it better.

30. Find mentors early. Be one later.

31. Ask first. This does not mean get permission. This means, be the first to ask.

32. You will not be your ideal you. This means you will just be you-which is even better.

33. Just because someone chooses you does not mean you have to choose them back.

34. You are the only person who should dictate how far you will go.

35. Gracefully accept chivalry.

36. Until they make them as easy to change as shoes, do not get a tattoo.

37. Todayโ€™s misfortune will likely turn out to be tomorrowโ€™s blessing.

38.  Making the correct small decisions on a daily basis will allow you to make the correct big decisions.

39. Pause and collect your thoughts before you answer an important question. And try to answer every question in 60 seconds or less.

40. Avoid smoking, cursing and tube tops, especially all three at the same time.

41. Guilt is an unsuitable motivator.

42. If you can make your adversary laugh you will go a long way toward winning them over.

43. When asked your name, state it with confidence. Youโ€™ll probably even have to spell it. Likewise, when addressing others, state their name with confidence.

44. Avoid the โ€œopportunityโ€ that is endorsed by a sports metaphor. (i.e. slam dunk, home run, canโ€™t lose).

45. Your body is sacred. Donโ€™t abuse it and donโ€™t let anyone else use it.

46. There are going to be occasions when you are going to have to be a walleyed bitch. Choose them wisely and rarely.

Related: When You Give A Dad A Daughter

47. Even if it seems as though something goes without saying, if it is important to you, say it anyway.

48. Reinforce success.

49. Everyone else has the same fears you have. What will separate you is the courage to overcome yours.

50. No matter what is in front of you, walk toward it with confidence. 


Written By Tim Hoch  
Originally Appeared In Thought Catalog

These rules will help all the daughters out there be the best and strongest versions of themselves, no matter how many obstacles they may face in life. Keeping these rules in mind will always help them be happy, successful and independent, in their own rights.

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Tim Hoch

Tim Carey Ph.D., (Clinical Psychology) Professor and Director of the Centre for Remote Health (a joint centre of Flinders University and Charles Darwin University) in Alice Springs, Australia, is a clinician, researcher, trainer, and educator. He works as a clinician for the Central Australia Health Service and his research includes understanding the change process in psychotherapy, developing a patient-led model of service delivery, and evaluating the Method of Levels a transdiagnostic cognitive therapy. The central theme of his work involves finding ways to help people make their lives be as they want them to be.

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The world is changing as we know it, and every woman with every passing day is gradually realizing their self-worth and power. And as parents, you should always instill in your daughters some important and life-changing rules, that will help them have a bright and happy future.

Here Are 50 Rules For All The Daughters Out There

1. The world is starving for strong female leaders. Be one.

2. You may have to work twice as hard as your male contemporaries just to stay even with them. Thankfully this will not be a problem.

3. Beware the boyfriend who criticizes you in front of others.

4. Zero tolerance for the boyfriend or husband who is physically, mentally or emotionally abusive.

5. Those who gossip to you gossip about you.

6. You will be judged by the company you keep.

7. Ninety nine percent of all men have two primary obsessions until the age of 35- sports and sex. Indulge the former, not the latter.

8. If you worship physical beauty, you will never be pretty enough.

Related: How Parents Can Empower Their Daughters: 3 Things To Do

9. If you worship money, you will never be rich enough.

10. Spend time alone with God in quiet meditation.

11. Do not ever accept an unsolicited drink.

12. Cultivate and celebrate your femininity but donโ€™t manipulate others with it.

13. Do not make your life a permanent electronic billboard.

14. Live the life that is right in front of you.

15. Do not second guess a thoughtful decision to start a family.

16. Do not subjugate your hopes and dreams to those of your boyfriend or husband.

17. Develop your vocabulary. Refrain from using slang, fad, or lazy expressions such as โ€œlikeโ€ or โ€œawesomeโ€ or โ€œabsolutely.โ€

18. You have an intuition. As a man Iโ€™m not sure how it works, but it does. Trust it.

19. Do not allow your education to separate you from doing what you love.

20. Cultivate a diverse social network. This will lead to opportunities.

21. For maximum creativity, collaborate with others.

22. Be concise. Be precise.

23. There are always strings attached.

24. No elective plastic surgery. Ever.

25. The most important decision you will make each day is where you will focus your energy and attention.

26. You will always learn more by talking less. You will often say more by talking less.

27. Avoid petty disputes and jealousies. You are above that.

Related: How You Need To Talk To Your Daughter About Beauty

28. A broken heart is the burden you will sometimes bear for the beautiful gift of the capacity to love.

29. Donโ€™t get involved in something unless thereโ€™s a way you can make it better.

30. Find mentors early. Be one later.

31. Ask first. This does not mean get permission. This means, be the first to ask.

32. You will not be your ideal you. This means you will just be you-which is even better.

33. Just because someone chooses you does not mean you have to choose them back.

34. You are the only person who should dictate how far you will go.

35. Gracefully accept chivalry.

36. Until they make them as easy to change as shoes, do not get a tattoo.

37. Todayโ€™s misfortune will likely turn out to be tomorrowโ€™s blessing.

38.  Making the correct small decisions on a daily basis will allow you to make the correct big decisions.

39. Pause and collect your thoughts before you answer an important question. And try to answer every question in 60 seconds or less.

40. Avoid smoking, cursing and tube tops, especially all three at the same time.

41. Guilt is an unsuitable motivator.

42. If you can make your adversary laugh you will go a long way toward winning them over.

43. When asked your name, state it with confidence. Youโ€™ll probably even have to spell it. Likewise, when addressing others, state their name with confidence.

44. Avoid the โ€œopportunityโ€ that is endorsed by a sports metaphor. (i.e. slam dunk, home run, canโ€™t lose).

45. Your body is sacred. Donโ€™t abuse it and donโ€™t let anyone else use it.

46. There are going to be occasions when you are going to have to be a walleyed bitch. Choose them wisely and rarely.

Related: When You Give A Dad A Daughter

47. Even if it seems as though something goes without saying, if it is important to you, say it anyway.

48. Reinforce success.

49. Everyone else has the same fears you have. What will separate you is the courage to overcome yours.

50. No matter what is in front of you, walk toward it with confidence. 


Written By Tim Hoch  
Originally Appeared In Thought Catalog

These rules will help all the daughters out there be the best and strongest versions of themselves, no matter how many obstacles they may face in life. Keeping these rules in mind will always help them be happy, successful and independent, in their own rights.

Published On:

Last updated on:

Tim Hoch

Tim Carey Ph.D., (Clinical Psychology) Professor and Director of the Centre for Remote Health (a joint centre of Flinders University and Charles Darwin University) in Alice Springs, Australia, is a clinician, researcher, trainer, and educator. He works as a clinician for the Central Australia Health Service and his research includes understanding the change process in psychotherapy, developing a patient-led model of service delivery, and evaluating the Method of Levels a transdiagnostic cognitive therapy. The central theme of his work involves finding ways to help people make their lives be as they want them to be.

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