Top 5 important tips for parents raising a girl child

Society is progressing and valuing the importance of female births and raising them to transform them into learned and independent individuals. In doing so, many parents struggle with raising a girl child as daughters need more encouragement and opportunities to establish themselves in the stereotypical society. Government schemes are being formulated to encourage the birth, education, and raising of girl children, and grants are given to those in need. Let us review a few tips to help parents willing to raise a girl child.

Benefits of raising a girl-child

In the early days, birthing and raising daughters was not something that the males of the society deemed high or emphasised. The males in the league did not do much for the cause of females, and their issues always went unaddressed and were held as trivial and unworthy of any action. However, society has progressed in the past few decades since independence to support the birth of female foetuses. But even in this modern society, the ratio of girl to boy birth is still uneven and may continue to exist similarly. There are still many areas where people with conservative mindsets are against raising a girl child and favour birthing only boys. To counter this notion, the government is creating awareness to encourage raising girl children and giving them the right to education. A few benefits of raising a girl-child are- 

  1. Society is full of oppressed women who can break the shackles of dominance only through the help of other women. Therefore, it is crucial to raise a girl-child to set them as free individuals who can change society. 
  2. Progressive families often raise a girl-child to debunk the traditional gender roles, as women can excel in every field and bring name, fame and respect for their parents and family. 
  3. Girls are known for their empathetic nature and are more emotionally sensitive and developed. Therefore, they contribute as pillars of relationship-building in society. 
  4. Society looks up to their mothers and sisters to complete their lives, but no one wants to raise a girl child. Women are the primary nurturers of any family. Four walls can make a house, but only a woman makes a home out of it. Women have an endless capability to be the givers without any expectations.

Role of Parents in raising a girl child

Parents are the primary mentors of every child. From the day a child is born to the later years, children look up to their parents for guidance, validation, and moral support. Daughters are seemingly more attached to their families and develop a sense of responsibility towards their families. Sons do the same but are expected to leave the house to earn a living and therefore do not stay in close touch with their parents. As parents spend most of their time pampering and raising their daughters, raising awareness about how parents’ role impacts their daughters’ upbringing is essential.

  1. Instilling values– Daughters look up to the bond between their parents and how they treat them to form expectations about bonds with others. If parents treat each other and their children with respect and dignity, keep each other happy and trust each other, daughters form an optimistic understanding of the world. Such daughters grow up to be honest, empathetic, nourishing and responsible individuals who respect others. 
  2. Creating openness– Daughters must not be restricted to household work as they can do much more. Parents who raise their daughters equal to their sons instil a progressive mindset towards society and help them grow mentally, emotionally, and socially without any restrictions. 
  3. Being communicative– Parents who encourage their daughters to speak up against any wrongs and give importance to their opinions and expressions raise headstrong and independent daughters. If parents rebuke their daughters at every step and mock their views instead of being supportive, possibilities are that the child grows into a coward and isolated being. 
  4. Isolated individuals– If the parents are not around their daughters during their growth, they develop a sense of abandonment and do not feel much connection or attachment with their family. Since daughters do not witness any care, nourishment or emotional connection, they become somewhat self-centred as they have looked out for themselves for years. Therefore, parental involvement is necessary while raising a girl-child.

Essential tips for parents raising a girl child

Raising your daughters might be a task since it requires much effort and investment to help them get the future they deserve. These few factors will have parents raise their girl child and transform them into leaders of a better tomorrow.

  1. Empowering your daughters– Parents must teach and empower daughters to become strong individuals as they grow instead of looking up to others to support them. Girls must learn to differentiate between right and wrong and take their stand instead of being suppressed by others’ opinions. It is vital to push your daughters to be the decision-makers of their own life so that they learn to take responsibility and bear the consequences. Otherwise, they will always remain dependent on their parents and never be able to develop their individuality. 
  2. Providing quality education Education is a weapon to empower women as it helps develop a rational and logical understanding of people and situations and helps make sound decisions. It is through education that girls learn to work on their cognitive skills and explore their potential to mould themselves into inspiration for other girls. Therefore, parents need to understand the importance of rightful learning and not overlook the role of education in their daughter’s life. 
  3. Giving opportunities– To facilitate your child’s overall growth and development, it is essential to provide maximum exposure so your daughter can explore and develop their potential. Apart from education, extra-curricular enrollment helps your daughters’ physical, mental and emotional growth. 
  4. Building strong values– Making your daughters learn more about traditions and cultural importance to keep them grounded in their roots is vital. It helps in fostering moral and ethical values. Teach your child to be responsible, honest, empathetic and respectful towards others and tackle any negative emotions that may cause anxiety or stress. 
  5. Nurturing emotional and mental health– Parents must be primary motivators of their daughters and encourage them to be more expressive and communicative. An open environment helps in nourishing creativity. Parents must also help their daughters learn to take criticism, neglect societal pressures, manage anxiety and exam stress, and not be affected mentally and emotionally.

These tips will prove to be beneficial for many parents in the long run who are aiming to raise a girl child.

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