Fathers have always been deeply involved in their daughters’ growth — from supporting their education to cheering for their sports, to planning their vacations.
They have been the problem-solvers of so many needs.
They take pride in being providers and protectors, but shy away from being educators of empathy when it comes to their daughters’ bodies, emotions, and womanhood.
When it comes to conversations about the reproductive system or menstruation, most fathers go silent. They think — “this is a mother’s job.”
Yet, any solution a loving and caring father creates for his daughter will always carry more understanding, more safety, and more strength than any solution given by someone else.
Men have always tried to solve women’s problems — even those related to menstruation or reproduction — and that’s commendable. But imagine the power of a father who truly understands his daughter’s pain, discomfort, and needs during these phases. What better solution could exist on earth than one born from such compassion?
Sadly, by the time a daughter reaches adulthood and faces challenges like childbirth or parenting, her father is often retired — his “role” seen as over. He quietly withdraws, thinking these matters belong to his daughter’s husband now.
But that shouldn’t be the case. A father’s relevance should not fade with time.
Like Amitabh Bachchan, who remains a voice for daughters even today, fathers must remain relevant, involved, and vocal for their daughters’ rights — not just when they are young, but throughout their lives.
Because a father’s love and wisdom are never obsolete. 💖
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