The Art of Manliness

#201: Rules for Your Newborn Daughter

May 16, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Parenting Realities Adjust Rules

  • Walker Lamond wrote rules for his unborn son as a way to keep good parenting intentions through the chaos of raising children.
  • Over time, the realities of parenting his son Arthur forced him to adapt some rules, like the controversial no shorts rule.
INSIGHT

Equal Goals for Son and Daughter

  • The goal for raising both sons and daughters is similar: to foster confidence, independence, and a rich life through learning skills.
  • Happiness stems from confidence, which comes from acquiring practical skills rather than empty praise.
INSIGHT

Parenting Adapts to Individual Kids

  • Boys and girls are different not only because of gender but because they're unique individuals with different interests.
  • Parenting adapts to each child's personality, with skills taught to both sons and daughters without gendered limitations.
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