moms of girls? any advice?

Question

I'm having a girl and I'm terrified. I didn't have a very good social experience and went through some traumatic things, and have said I want boys-- only boys-- since I've been in middle school. Compared to me, my brothers had such good experiences and full lives, and I'm so much more comfortable around little boys! Even when it comes to my nieces and nephews I feel so awkward around the girls.

Finding out I was having a girl was like a physical punch-- mostly because I'm so, so scared for her. I don't want her to be like me and I don't know if I have the facilities to meet a girl's needs. ☹️

What have your experiences been with your little girls? Are they really very different? I already love my daughter with a fierceness that surprises me. I just want her to be safe and happy and loved by everyone. It's so much harder for girls.

Answer

I was the same exact way a couple years ago when I found out I was having a girl. I only wanted boys I grew up around boys my experiences with them we're way better then with girls. I cried when I was told I was having one. Almost 3 years later I cannot even begin to imagine my life without my daughter! She is my heart and soul. I'm trying to raise her with good morals, to respect everyone even if they don't deserve it, to love always and to know that I will always be here for anything in her life. I wasn't taught a lot of that. I want her to respect herself and to know how much she is worth. It really is how you raise your children. Now I'm having 2 boys and I'm terrified all over again! But you'll do great hun, and your daughter will be amazing!

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Honestly, you will do a great job. Just love her and keep her safe and never make her feel like you wish she was something else, or deserves any less from anyone because she is a woman. I'm sure all of all that will come pretty naturally, though, even if you're scared now!

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Imo, it's all in how you raise them. Raise them to be perceptive of their surroundings, raise them to be aware of social media dangers and of predators.... educate them as much as possible and discourage inappropriate behaviours. I'm having a little girl as well, and I used to be scared but I have faith that my husband and I will raise her right.

moms of girls? any advice?

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