I am the first to put up my hand and admit I can see what Valentine’s Day is supposed to be – but my confusion comes about because it doesn’t live up to it’s promise.
It is supposed to celebrate love but for many teenagers it isn’t a celebration at all. Of course if you are in a relationship then it is a great opportunity to spend money (don’t start me on the commercialisation and rip-offs that abound) to show your girlfriend/boyfriend how much you care. You could go out for a meal, or a walk, or buy flowers, or a Tiffany gift.
But what about those that aren’t in a relationship – for them the day is more about self-worth and self-esteem than it is about love. Of course it is a fun time to drop an anonymous card in the post, or in the letter box or in the locker at school – giving cards is part of the fun. But what if you don’t get any? That’s when our minds start to talk to ourselves and remind us of all Read More
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shows. At parent teacher evenings, go along and praise her in front of her teachers – don’t make it up or be over the top, be sincere and real. Tell her she is beautiful too – particularly during adolescence she will question her looks and appearance and, as an influential male, you have the privilege of shaping her view of herself. It is important, too, that it is you that tells her these things – affirmation from Mom is 
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