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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not horrified like some posters and I think it sounds nice. I think it depends on your kid’s personality and you know best how she’d respond. I also think age is a big factor. A 10 year old getting her first period is going to have different feelings, none of which are celebratory, because she’s still kind of a little kid and it’s scary and weird and embarrassing and it’s likely she’s the first of her friends. The idea of womanhood isn’t even on her radar. A 14 year old might (might!) be more excited about growing up, catching up to her friends, and be more familiar with the whole idea so it’s less awkward and scary. I can see some mom-daughter celebration or a gift being more appropriate there.

[b]Either way, dads should never ever be involved in any way ever.[/b] My close friend told me when she got her period she told her mom and then they got in the car to visit her dad at his accounting office so that she could give him the big news and then the whole family went to dinner to celebrate. She didn’t think it was weird. I still can’t believe it. [/quote]

I think a period gift is cringey, but this attitude is worse. Assuming it is two parent, heterosexual family, he's half her parents. She might need his help sometime when mom is not available. She might be out of pads. She might be having unusual symptoms and not know if they are serious. It's fine if she talks about it with her mom first, but the mom should do what she can to make sure the daughter is comfortable discussing it with her dad if she choses or if she needs to. "Honey, I want you to know that your dad is not clueless. He and I have already talked about how you would be getting your period soon. He respects your privacy and that you might be more comfortable talking to me about it, but wants you to know he is always available to answer questions or run to the store for you if you need something. Or if you want to buy some stuff yourself, just tell him you need some money for something private and he'll understand and give you a ride to the store."[/quote]

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