cinnaroll32
B.E. Sergeant
Happiness is the key.
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Post by cinnaroll32 on Jul 6, 2006 8:45:08 GMT -5
Do you believe in being a friend to your child/children or just a parent?
I believe in being both but first a parent. After, I have established that relationship then I allow friends so, they can feel free to come and discuss with me whatever issues that may arise. When I was growing up it was forbidden to talk to any adult about any teenager's problems but I broke the cycle by allowing my children to come to me before turning to a stranger.
What is your take on this?
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Jul 8, 2006 11:38:28 GMT -5
Post by dolphinfan on Jul 8, 2006 11:38:28 GMT -5
i think you have to be both , kids will naturally gravitate to people they like. My friends have great relationships with there kids, because they were great parents, when they were baby's, and great parents, and sometimes friends, i think if you are a parent, you must always, keep in mind , that when you say NO!!, that it still means NO!!. As long as you follow that rule, i think you can be a PARENT FIRST, and a FRIEND SECOND.
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Friends
Jul 10, 2006 11:54:57 GMT -5
Post by Blaque on Jul 10, 2006 11:54:57 GMT -5
That's a fine line to walk. I think initially children need us to be parents, period. But as they mature and we give them a little more freedom to practice what we've taught them and make good choices in life, it is ok to be their friend in some circumstances. I hate hearing stories about parents who try to force older children to do what the parents want them to do. At some point you have to trust that you've laid the proper foundation and let young adults make their own decisions.
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