10. Don’t Go the Demanding Route
“Because I said so!” is just not going to cut it here. You cannot demand behavior without explaining your motives. If you don’t offer tangible advice with real facts or experiences to support your opinion, you’ll not only lose your daughter’s attention, you’ll also lose credibility.
11. Avoid the Phrase, Do as I say, not as I do.
We’ve all made mistakes. Ignoring them or being dishonest will not help. If you were a teenage mom or you have experiences that you regret or that you have learned from, be honest about it and help your daughter learn from your past. And always remember, if you are honest with her, she’s more likely to be honest with you.
12. Make Sure she Knows Your Values
You can’t expect your daughter to just do what you say if she doesn’t understand why it’s important and why she should care. She’s not a baby anymore, she deserves to understand why certain behavior is expected of her so she can support her own choices, not just go along with yours.
