Myth: "Parents cannot be friends with their child."

Relationships that are based on trust, appropriate disclosure, and respect are still friendships, regardless of whether they are egalitarian or not. Our children need these kinds of relationships with us. But there are limits to this friendship. Justin & Kylie examine the nature of parent-child friendships and how this relationship morphs and grows over time from the early years right up to adulthood. 

In this episode:

• Can you be friends with your kids?
• Parent before friend
• What our children need from us
• Mistakes parents make when trying to be their child's friend
• Permissive parenting
• Can you tell whether someone is a good parent by how good their kids turn out?
• High level of control can lead to rebellious children
• At what point is a child a good person?
• Mental health and wellbeing, special needs
• Challenging behaviours
• Judging parents on a child's behaviour
• Children make their own choices
• Be the best parent you can be

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Related links: 

• Anxiety In Your Child [Webinar - free for  HF members]
• I Am Not Your Friend. I Am Your Parent
• How to Fix a Problem Child

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