Tag: parent as parent
A Parent Should Be A Parent…Not A Friend
by Betsy on Apr.04, 2011, under Behavior, Child development, Learning, Parenting, Peers, Relationships, Safety
Every time I hear a parent brag that her child is her best friend, I cringe and think, “Well, that’s too bad.” The job description of parent is mighty long—nurturer, teacher, advisor, consultant, guide, spotter, disciplinarian, consoler, cheerleader. But I am quite sure “friend” is not on... Read more...
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