One of the most time-honored traditions is the father-daughter dance. I know it’s not exactly the most attractive offer a grown man could get to spend a Saturday night, but it is SO IMPORTANT. My daughter used to look forward to each and every opportunity she got to spend a “date night” with her Dad. She absolutely glowed! Now that she’s almost 16 (gulp!), these days seem even sweeter.
My husband took my daughter to an “Under the Sea” father-daughter dance at Life Time Athletic Atlanta. He also took her to one held in the lunchroom of her elementary cafeteria. He even took her to one at Chick-fil-A once! It was always such a sweet time. So today, I wanted to talk directly to the Dads to share why they need to take their daughters to a Father Daughter Dance. (Feel free to pass along this blog to your husband/child’s father/a man in her life to encourage him to take her to one of these events.)
10 Reasons to Take Your Daughter to a Father-Daughter Dance
- She wants to hang out with you.
- Reason number one will not always be true.
- You’ll make memories both of you will always have that you could later turn into a special memory book to cherish forever.
- There will probably be pizza.
- Your daughter will learn how she deserves to be treated when she is finally old enough to date.
- She still thinks you are her hero. And she needs a hero.
- You will feel like a hero.
- You might actually have fun.
- It costs MUCH less than taking your wife out.
- You love your little girl and want her to love herself just as much.
Need a Father-Daughter Dance to attend? If you’re in the south (or just have a Chick-fil-A nearby, the Daddy-Daughter Date Night events are pretty fantastic. Also, uncles can bring their nieces. Grandpas can bring their granddaughters. Think about who needs a strong male presence in their life, and then give them one!
But what about mothers and sons?
I know, right? Girls shouldn’t get to have all the fun. Moms can (and should) plan a fun outing with their sons too. With all the running around we do daily, this can seem like another thing to add to our to-do list. However, if you make it special, it can be a memory maker. Go see a sports team play. College or minor league teams don’t cost that much to attend. Or go see a play or concert. You could even just go to sit in a corner booth of a favorite restaurant, and it would be special. The crucial idea is to just make the effort!
What father-daughter dance or mother-son event will you attend this year? How will you make your little one feel extra special?
