20. Being a Dad is Hard<\/h2>\n

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Being a dad can be a\u00a0hard task, especially when you’re fathering a daughter. Most dads fear that their precious daughter will end up with a loser, or someone they don’t like. This has created a stereotype that is: the overprotective dad.<\/p>\n

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19. Take a Step Back<\/h2>\n

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While all dads want to make sure their daughters are safe, and they make the right decisions, it’s hard to separate your wants with hers. Dads shouldn’t go into their daughter’s relationships ready to harm her boyfriend.<\/p>\n

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18. Jeff Welch’s Rules<\/h2>\n

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Jeff Welch was quoted as saying “I ain’t raising no princess”, and posted this rule list for dating his daughter. It’s something all dads should take into consideration.<\/p>\n

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17. The Right Mentality<\/h2>\n

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Jeff spoke further in his post saying that if you want to date his daughter, you have to ask her what the rules are. He also stated he didn’t want to be the typical creepy overbearing father we see too much of nowadays.<\/p>\n

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16. Independent Woman<\/h2>\n

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Jeff then goes on to say he’s raising his daughters to see to it that they deal with the issues their boyfriends present. “You will respect them, and if you don’t, I promise they won’t need my help putting you back in your place.”, Jeff was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n

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15. The New Generation of Dads<\/h2>\n

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Jeff’s post became instantly viral, and it filled with comments from parents on how great his way of thinking was. This post going this viral could mean a new wave of parents following in Jeff’s parenting footsteps.<\/p>\n

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14. The Time is Now<\/h2>\n

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The new wave of dads taking advice from Jeff has already begun, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. We’ve seen many dads coming out as being pro-feminism, and raising their daughters to make their own life decisions, without interfering with an automatic weapon…<\/p>\n

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13. Jeff Welch’s Reasons<\/h2>\n

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Jeff is raising five daughters, and has seen many t-shirts, and memes about the typical dad, and doesn’t find them funny. He decided to rebel in this the best way he could, by taking to the internet.<\/p>\n

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12. Jeff’s Statements Afterwards<\/h2>\n

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Jeff stated in an interview talking to Today\u00a0<\/em>“I get that. But the kind of posturing by fathers of daughters I was specifically responding to had nothing to do with that ‘protective instinct’ and everything to do with asserting their dominance over women and reinforcing a belief that women\u00a0need<\/em>\u00a0men to take care of them.”<\/p>\n

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11. Jeff’s Family<\/h2>\n

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Jeff is currently raising five daughters, two being 16 years old, one that is 13, and 12, and 7. All in the prime age of dating. Jeff states that he learns from his daughters, as much as they learn from him.<\/p>\n

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10. Since the Beginning<\/h2>\n

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Jeff states that he was a feminist long before he had daughters, and that “it wasn’t until I was blessed with the task of raising young women that I realized why: these girls are amazing humans, and I can take no credit for that other than the fact that I at least knew that the best thing I could do for them is not try to ‘mold’ them.”<\/p>\n

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9. Changing Perspective<\/h2>\n

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In his statements, Jeff says that it’s more important for women to change their perspectives, and learn from his story.<\/p>\n

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8. Listening is Key<\/h2>\n

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The statements Jeff is saying for his daughters are bold, but he feels he has the right, because he listens to what they have to say, and takes their opinions into account.<\/p>\n

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7. Jeff’s Lesson for Other Fathers<\/h2>\n

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Jeff wants other fathers to learn from his experiences, and teach their daughters they don’t need their father’s approval on many of their decisions throughout life.<\/p>\n

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6. Finding a Good Balance<\/h2>\n

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Jeff states that he doesn’t want his daughters to think they don’t have his support, he just wants them to find out their own way, and come to him if they need his help.<\/p>\n

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5. Try It Out<\/h2>\n

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If you’re a dad, and you’re reading this try it out! Next time your daughter brings home someone for prom, release the stern scowl, and loosen up the handshake. That’s a good start!<\/p>\n

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4. Promote It<\/h2>\n

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Don’t want to give up that tough dad exterior? You can still wear the rules for dating my daughter shirts, but make it apparent your stance, you might just change another dad’s ways.<\/p>\n

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3. Your Daughter Will Thank You Later<\/h2>\n

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There have been many times that dads have scared away potential life partners. Don’t be like that, and your daughter will be thankful you didn’t.<\/p>\n

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2. Jeff’s Story Has Potential to Change Dads Everywhere<\/h2>\n

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Jeff’s story has already opened some dads up to new ways of thinking. He’s on the fast track to becoming the coolest father in law anyone could have.<\/p>\n

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1. No Need for Approval<\/h2>\n

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The biggest thing Jeff wants people to take away from his post is that his daughters never need a man’s approval, but they will always have him to go to for support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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