This morning I saw an amazing TED talk that described how a community hosted a father-daughter dance in the prison to include all female students and facilitate unique and moving experiences for the fathers, daughters, and all others involved.
The decision to host this program came about when the school community planned to host an event and one student explained how she couldn't participate since her father was in jail. The group of girls then did some brainstorming, and thought to ask to host it at the prison. This TED talk does a much better job of telling this story, so I urge you to watch it and have included it below.
Beyond having a very heartwarming message, it made me think about the importance of taking opportunities to celebrate father-daughter relationships. I think I remember how my elementary school had a father-daughter dance, but I don't think I would have understood the significance behind these events in the way that it provides an opportunity for young women and their fathers to celebrate their relationship. I know I feel very lucky to have a father who is always 100% supportive and caring, and just a wonderful person who works so hard for our family and loves both my sister and I and our mom very much. I think there are a lot of us who are very lucky to have these close bonds and received support while we were growing up, so this video can serve as a reminder to make sure we share with our fathers, mothers, or really anyone who supported us as we have grown up, how we feel about them and how appreciative we are! So, thank you dad! :) And for those who may not have had a strong relationship with their fathers, I feel like there doesn't have to be a point when it is too late, and these chances to build relationships should be taken. Anyway, those are just my thoughts, enjoy the video!
