Dear Dr. Laura,
I just saw a quote on your FB page regarding being your kids friend.
All 4 of my children are in their 20's and I still cringe when I hear one of them say that I am their "best friend". I am not a friend...I am the parent! However, my kids DO feel that they can come and talk to me about anything. They KNOW I will give my honest and sometimes not popular opinion.
I am taking this as a compliment; that they respect me as their parent and also like me as a friend. The goal was to raise responsible, reliable and independent adults.
Thanks for all the support in doing what is right!
Lori
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