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Confrontation
is not easy for most people. It should not be
fueled by anger and unforgiveness but by love and genuine
forgiveness. Pray before going into any conflict, choosing to
forgive those involved, and then proceed with a calm attitude.
Through prayer, forgiveness, and thoughtful
consideration,
you increase the chance for a positive result.
Practical Ways to
Build Your Relationship
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Love unconditionally.
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Spend quality time with your daughter. Connect
with her by finding ways to interact with her and
engage her.
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Attend church together.
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Treat your daughter with respect. Talk about her
strengths.
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Be a good listener; don't always give feedback.
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Consistency yields security. Be consistent in your
expectations and your parameters.
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Emphasize
enjoyment
of activities rather than
performance.
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Encourage
your daughter
to take control
of
important aspects of her life and to make her own
decisions when appropriate.
Don't be afraid to
provide appropriate limits; being too restrictive or
too permissive can both have a negative effect.
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Show your daughter how to successfully resolve
conflict.
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Be aware of media messages regarding women's
bodies, and be open to healthy discussions about
these.
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