"She's too young" dads

[justadad]

I caught most of it on TV this past Sunday afternoon. I'm pretty sure it's based on a true story that happen about 10 years ago. Kinda' hard to watch; had to turn away once or twice. You know, when something is so uncomfortable to watch you can only put your head down, your hand on your forehead, and wait for the scene to end? While I was watching, it occurred to me . . . they're watching football right now aren't they? Yes they are! A whole bunch of them that should be watching this instead of me. I mean, mine's grown for heaven's sake!

My life is beset with irony.

Hey dad, you know that football game you been waiting to watch all year long? The one which will determine the whole season. Yeah, that one. Well, how about between you and me, you watch something else instead then: "She's Too Young". No, no, no, you can't TVO it, tape it, watch two sets simultaneously, or switch between them during commercials. That would just ruin the whole concept entirely. Just sit there, sit there, sit there and watch, all the long just a secret between us, a celebration, a penance, for something more precious than anything else you will ever have in your life.

That is, if you have a young daughter in your life.

[bluecollardad]

ok you lost me. what was it that you where watching??? also what is so wrong about watching football. I am a huge football fan, also I play fantasy football on line. I spend all my free time with my sons, and include my oldest on sunday. I have been trying to explain the game to him. i see nothing wrong with watching football. what is she's too young??? please explain this thread to me. what am I missing???

[justadad]

It's a penance for having a daughter because she's that important to you. "She's Too Young" is a movie about young girls and some of the problems they have growing up. I didn't see it all and caught it when one of them was asking "what do you mean by 'sex'?". I can extrapolate. The particular movie is not as important I think as a dad willing to sacrifice a little to better know what his girl is going through during adolescence. Another one is "Thirteen". No doubt many more. Most men though would rather watch the game rather than some "sissy" movie about young girls. I mean it sounds a little perverted. Yet it's so important that dad learns to understand what an important role he has in her life: she has a special place in her heart for him and because of that, he can wield immense influence in her life, more so than mom. She's much more important than a football game: she is the most precious thing he will ever have in his life. Too often, men don't realize this and waist, squander, ignore, and forget the priceless gift that has been given them.

[bluecollardad]

o ok i totaly agree. I want to add to this. to many times to dad's feel it is the mothers job to take care of the girls when they reach a certain age. I disagree with that 100%. a father should be a father for life, just because your little girl is changing into a teen and going through somethings you may not understand. you still need to be a part more now than ever. Don't just ban them from seeing boys but instead get to know the boy they want to be with. sit down and talk to them