6ANut Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Hi, my CWT family. I am expecting my first baby in a little over a month. We are having a little girl Bailey Rose Lane and I couldn't be any more excited. My question to you all is, other than sharpening the knifes and cleaning the guns, what words of advice can you give me in being a parent/ father of a girl, etc? In my mind the best people in the world are hunters, due to the respect they have for not only their elders but also for mother nature. So if you wouldn't mind sharing a small piece of your experiences in parenting, so I can try my best to raise another proud hunter. I really want her to grow up liking the outdoors and have already gotten a backpack that she can sit in while I am walking around the woods. Thanks for your time Brian 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Enjoy!!! Little girls are freakin awesome!!! In my experience, its the moms that have all of the trouble with the girls!! LOL Seriously though, enjoy sir!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Hi, my CWT family. I am expecting my first baby in a little over a month. We are having a little girl Bailey Rose Lane and I couldn't be any more excited. My question to you all is, other than sharpening the knifes and cleaning the guns, what words of advice can you give me in being a parent/ father of a girl, etc? In my mind the best people in the world are hunters, due to the respect they have for not only their elders but also for mother nature. So if you wouldn't mind sharing a small piece of your experiences in parenting, so I can try my best to raise another proud hunter. I really want her to grow up liking the outdoors and have already gotten a backpack that she can sit in while I am walking around the woods. Thanks for your time Brian Brian, As a father of four girls. I can tell you they are very different. You will have to understand they are more sensitive at sensing things, tone of voice, body language ect. But make no bones about it they are double tuff. They will do well with hunting and fishing. Some times less is more. The want and desire some times is like more of a magnet. And athletics, I think they are exceptionally competitive. Mine got offers for scholarships, one a full ride division one Pac Ten. ( proud dad ) But no one can give ya a book type blueprint. Just treat them and their mom like gold as they are a gift from the guy upstairs. And you'll do just fine. This coming from a dad that the girls described to their coaches. My dad is a combination of Vince Lombardi, and Bobby Knight. So as you can see we all will make mistakes. But it's nothing love don't cure. Good luck and congratulations again. Take care, Willie 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Just like Willie said. Showing that you are worrying about it now is a great sign. When I found out our first kid was a girl, I went into full panic mode because I'm "that dad". I was raised in a rough and tumble world by a combat vet and I had raising a boy down. I had to rethink everything and I can say that raising a girl first (one of each now) has been the BEST thing I've ever experienced. Its taught me more about being a man, a dad, and a person that I ever thought possible. We had her out camping at 2 months old and I carried her in a Kelty kid-backpack until she demanded that she walk on her own. I've taken her hunting and fishing with me every chance I get and she LOVES it. She has her first elk hunt next week and she is SO EXCITED! She plays competitive soccer up here and, like Willie said, she's fiercely competitive. One piece of advice that was given to me that I found worked was that, when the time comes to take them fishing and hunting, leave your stuff at home and make it 100% about them. I will also say that, in my experience from having one of each, girls are much easier to teach to fish and hunt. They listen better, hang on to every word you say, and have much more finesse and patience. Good luck and CONGRATS!!! And she has a very pretty name! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Cherish them. They grow up way too fast. My oldest just got married two weeks ago. Seems like yesterday she was born, then starting school, then graduating college, now, 4 days later, she is married. Teach them everything you cherish. They will learn to value what you do. Teach them men do not hit women. And you will kill any man that does hit them. Teach them women do not hit men either. Discipline them when they need it, comfort them when they need it, but make them grow up tough. Life does not play nice usually, and they need to be prepared to face it. It is amazing how tough girls can be. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted September 16, 2014 First HUGE CONGRATS! Daughters are awesome...obviously different, but still awesome. First and foremost be there for her and let her know you love her and she means the world to you. Lots of girls end up attracted to the wrong kind of guy when they get older because they're looking for that. Here's a really good book that I read from time to time as a reminder. Strong Fathers Strong Daughters http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0345499395/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410902914&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40 I'm due to read it again actually. And above all, enjoy no matter what. She might be a girly girl and not into hunting or fishing, but find some other activities she likes that you can share. And keep inviting her along...get ready to buy some pink camo rifles! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Cherish them. They grow up way too fast. My oldest just got married two weeks ago. Seems like yesterday she was born, then starting school, then graduating college, now, 4 days later, she is married. Teach them everything you cherish. They will learn to value what you do. Teach them men do not hit women. And you will kill any man that does hit them. Teach them women do not hit men either. Discipline them when they need it, comfort them when they need it, but make them grow up tough. Life does not play nice usually, and they need to be prepared to face it. It is amazing how tough girls can be. +10 always amazed at how tough my little girl is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted September 16, 2014 I can teach You how to Punish them, signed,,,,,,,adrian peterson. Bad joke ,never touched My 3 kids , Wife would of killed Me. Enjoy them .My youngest is now 22.............BOB! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Girls are awesome! I have 2 little ones and they are truly a blessing. Enjoy every minute because they grow up way too fast. One thing I've learned over the years is to always have time for them, and if they ask you to play, play. It's only a short period of time that they think you are the most fun person they know, so take advantage of it. It's much more rewarding to be playing with your kids and creating memories than watching tv. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted September 16, 2014 You've gotten some good advice! Little girls are AWESOME! My girl is 15 now, curvey and sassy but she'll always be Daddy's Little Girl!! Good luck and enjoy life!!!!!! S. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted September 16, 2014 I have 4 boys....each one of them different so what worked for one didn't work for another. They all four got swats somewhere along the way. Even though I wanted all of them to hunt.....they don't all hunt. Even though I wanted them all to enjoy sports in school....they didn't. I grew up playing basketball and I wanted basketball players.....they wrestled. And the thing about when you take them fishing......and leaving your gear behind......great advice there. Don't ever take them for granted cause one day they are gone doing their own thing. Congratulations on the expectant girl and best of luck to you and your family. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Keep her busy with sports (softball of course) church, school and softball and of course, hunting and fishing. Congrats to what's in store for you! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunt44 Report post Posted September 16, 2014 Brian, Congrats on the baby coming. Just be you and love her, you will do great. I am having the best hunting season ever because of my girls and I haven't gotten one animal. You have gotten very god advice on here. Just be you. Thank you for getting back in to hunting this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Draw Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Congrats! Lots of great posts on this so far. And it does go fast! Mine turned 10 a few months ago and I don't know where the time has gone. Love her and show her the way. She'll teach you plenty along the way, too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I will say I was scared stiff about having a girl. I can't say why exactly but it was different than my son. In the end my daughter and I are connected. If there was any light missing in my life before her there was none when she came along. If ever a father had a maternal connection I for sure did. Congrats you will be a better man for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
