Single Dad Needs Advice?

Oh boy..those are some tough decisions for a dad.

1. At that age a perfect gift from daddy would be a special piece of jewelry. Something that signifies her big step out of childhood. Something more fitting for a young lady.

2. If parents restrict them too much teens will rebel and sneak around. I think at 14 or 15, girls should be allowed to go on group 'dates' or to school dances with a date, but one on one dating, not until 16.

3. Curfews depend on what your town is like, how well behaved your daughter is and what activity she is doing that takes her out at night. At 13, I still had to be home by around 9 pm. At 14 I was allowed to be out until 11 if I was at a dance or late movie. On school nights I still had to be home by 9.

Good luck. You seem like a very loving and involved father. She's a lucky girl to have you.

1. A cell phone if she doesn't have one. If that's not an option, not knowing what she likes, I would suggest a pretty necklace or something like that. You could even take her with you to pick one out that she'll be able to wear a lot and say "Thanks, my dad gave it to me." when people compliment it. But then, I love jewelry and she might not. You could just offer to take her shopping one weekend and buy her some clothes or books or whatever it is she likes. That way you get to spend time together too.

2. I honestly just had a long conversation with my supervisor and some other coworkers about this :P Most of the guys with daughters said 16. I say 15 or even 14 (your call, you're her father... when you think she's mature enough). But if you leave it too long she'll do it anyway and then she won't feel like she can talk to you if she needs to and you definitely don't want that.

3. What time does she get up in the morning? Curfew should be at least 9 hours before that so she can get home, get to bed and get a good sleep during the school week. At 13 I would say 9 during the week, 10 on weekends is pretty reasonable.

General advice: Don't ever freak out about boy stuff. You definitely, definitely want her to be able to come talk to you and she won't if she's worried you'll get really upset. Be open with her and she'll be open with you.

1. All girls love clothes. When I was that age (only 2 years ago. haha) I loved getting lots of clothes and accessories. But unless you know exactly what her style is, I would suggest taking her out shopping and letting her choose what she wants to buy

2. I think a good age to start dating is 14 or 15, but some people think that is too young. But I always say that if you don't allow someone to do something, they're gonna want to to it more just because they know they're not supposed to

3. Probably about 10:00 or 10:30

But just remember that being a single dad is gonna make you two so much closer. My dad is a single dad, and it has made him so much closer to my brother and I. Just make sure you're always there for her when she needs you, and try to be not only her dad, but her best friend as well

I really hope this helps, and good luck!! =)

What to get her for her 13th birthday? a nice ring

2. Allow her to start dating? What age? 15 dating 14 group dates

3. Curfews? 10 week night 11 week ends

1. Gift certificate to the mall is always good. That way she can shop for what she wants. Most teenage girls love to shop.

2. Maybe dropping her off at a movie and picking her up afterward, or letting her boyfriend come to the house.

3. 10pm is late enough for a 13 year old. On school nights I would say 9.

Always let her know that you're there for her and that you love her. Try not to be critical of her. Take interest in things she's interested in. Ask her about her day, her friends, her teachers, etc. on a regular basis.

1. Does she have an iPod or mp3? You can't go wrong with those. Girls like a lot of things, so maybe ask her where she wants to go and she can pick out what she wants. That's always fun:) Or if you wanted to get her something special...maybe jewelry or something she can put in her room. Girls like that stuff.

2. Whenever you think is right. Thirteen is kind of young, maybe a year or two more.

3. I'm not sure, maybe around ten?

1. Get her some good, age appropriate music and/or movies. But just because it's "age appropriate" doesn't mean it has to be Disney crap like the Jonas Brothers and the like.

2. Still a little too young, I think.

3. 9:00?

1. What to get her for her 13th birthday?

hmm.. get her a mobile phone she can stay in touch with friends, this won't annoy her.

2. Allow her to start dating? What age?

nope.until she is 17-18

3. Curfews?

yes.

well what does she like? you have to know her interests to know what to get her. or you could just take her shopping.

my dad did that one year. he just took me on a shopping trip out of town (our town doesnt have good stores) he let me choose the things i liked and he didnt have to worry bout it

13 is what? 7th/8th grade.......i would say that since middle school years are the 'transition years' (puberty) just let her hang out with friends in groups no dates or boyfriends type of ordeal--middle school doesnt really count relationship wise as it is, kids are young and stupid-- let her date/boyfriend when she is in highschool

curfew--kinda based off what you think-- my parebts never gave me a set curfew. everytime i went out we decided on a reasonable time that i should be home based off of what i was doing and who i was with

movie: either right after the movie or sometimes we would go to sonic and get a drink so if the movie is over at 9:30 i had to be home by 10 10:30 at the latest (driving time//talking with your friends)

if we are just going to hang out at a friends i'd usually go over to their house bout 6:00/7:00 we would play video games or watch tv or play ping pong so give bout an hour+ for each thing.....

****kinda a rough idea of what to do****

my dad never wanted me to go out and do anything so at first he had strict '"be home at 9:00'' 7th, 8th & freshman year---then sophmore year it was 10:00/11 junior and senior year 11:00/12:00 and`or (1:00)

but like i said mom based my curfews more often than not on what i was planning to do that night

oh and when is starts doing the dating/boyfriend thing dont be too lax, strict is ok even if she hates it--she'll thank you later

set your rules about boys and dont fall through. cause if she knows you wont budge about how you feel bout guys then she'll choose guys you'll approve of (hopefully)

:) good luck

Honestly, LEGO's are a great way to have limitless fun. You could also make paper dolls or do other crafy things, or do story telling. There are so many things to do! And as far as the makeup goes, you can find all sorts of tutorials on Youtube for hair and makeup, and that sort of thing.