Here are some helpful tips to make any date with your daughter memorable...

Be Creative - Put some thought into making the date special for her.

Treat Her Like A Lady - It’s all in the little gestures, like opening the door for her and being courteous.

Respect Her Choices - Ask her what she would like to do and be attentive to her likes and dislikes.

Set A Positive Tone - Keep it fun and lighthearted. Refrain from lecturing or problem-solving.

Don’t Embarrass Her - Be sensitive to her reaction to what you do.

Give Her Your Full Attention - Turn off your mobile phone and encourage her to do the same.

Don’t Interrupt - Show that you take genuine interest in her by maintaining eye contact, being open and listening carefully. Let her talk freely.

Collect Memories - Take photos or keep something to remember the date by, like the movie ticket. Consider giving her a purity ring to signify your commitment to protecting her purity until her wedding day.

Starting a Conversation
Conversing with our children shows them that we have a genuine interest in them and care about how they think and feel.

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What would you do if you were given a million dollars today? What is your favourite book or movie and why? What are the three nicest things anyone has ever said about you? What do you enjoy doing the most? What do you feel least confident doing? What is one thing you've never done that you would really like to do? What do you think you will be like when you’re 30? Is there anyone whom you’d want to be like? What do you like the most about being a teenager? What is the toughest part? Do you think you are more like Mom or Dad? In what way? How do you know when someone really is in love with you?

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