Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-285).

The wonderful world of girls -- Girls in peril -- The fair sex -- Why she is who she is -- Teaching girls to be ladies -- Embarrassing the angels -- Girls and their mothers -- Young women talk about their fathers -- Why daddies matter -- Fathers to daughters -- Cinderella at the ball -- Related questions and answers -- The obsession with beauty -- The river of culture -- Consequences -- Good news about girls -- Charming your girl -- Puberty and adolescence -- Questions and answers about puberty and adolescence -- Bullies, buddies, and best friends -- Protecting your daughter from invasive technology -- The last word.

Parenting author Dr. James Dobson discusses how parents can face the challenges of raising daughters to become healthy, happy, and successful women who overcome challenges specific to girls and women today and who ultimately excel in life.