Why should you not be friends with your kids?

They need to be able to have relationships that are separate from their relationship with their mom. Dependency – If you or your child become dependent on one another for friendship it can backfire. If there’s a disagreement or a conflict, that friendship and the mother-daughter relationship can be destroyed.

Is it bad to be friends with your child?

Yes, you are developing a friendship with your child based on how you respond to, love, guide, lead, and, of course, have fun with him/her. But, in the beginning stages of childhood, you need to be the parent, always. Over time, the parenting will change because the child will need different amounts of parenting.

Can you be best friends with your child?

“They depend on parents to set the parameters and keep them safe.” While a child may choose to identify a parent as a “best friend,” it’s different if a parent calls that child a best friend. It’s too much pressure on the child if the parent confides in him, as a best friend would.

What is permissive parenting?

Permissive parents are not demanding. Kids do not have many responsibilities and are allowed to regulate their behavior and the majority of their choices. When a parent is permissive, they look at their child as equal rather than children of a parent. Rejecting the notion of keeping their kids under control.

Should I follow my teen on social media?

It goes without saying that if your child has had issues with social media use, you should follow them to make sure they’re abiding by your rules and guidelines (although if this is an ongoing issue, your teen may not be ready for social media).

Should I be friends with my child’s friends?

But if you try to be friends with your child, it comes at the cost of your authority, and it undermines your role as a parent. Practically speaking, your child can find another friend, but your child can’t find another parent. You and only you can be your child’s parent, and that’s why you need to be the parent and not the friend.

Can a child find another parent if they have different friends?

Practically speaking, your child can find another friend, but your child can’t find another parent. You and only you can be your child’s parent, and that’s why you need to be the parent and not the friend.

What does “I want to be his friend” mean?

So when they say, “I want to be his friend, and I want him to be my friend,” what they’re saying is, “I want to be his confidant.” And that just does not fit with the functional role of a parent. It’s a very well-meaning trap that parents fall into. They want to share with the child how they feel about their grandmother, for example.

Is it cool to befriend your parents?

Like coloring books or meals composed entirely of vegetables, befriending one’s parents is something that, by early adulthood, seems to take on a new sheen of coolness.