Being a parent is tough. You can easily be tempted to give in and act as a friend. After all, wouldn’t you want to see your child smiling every time he sees you? That is just natural. However, understand that it is for your child’s own good that you act as the parent that you should be.
By being the constantly smiley best friend, you may end up setting up your child for failure. He may even become too dependent on you, which we would like to avoid. It does not mean, though, that you should be completely strict and brash. You just have to be firm when you have to, but you are still the loving parent that you want to be...
He will know that you are not just there to laugh with him but also to provide discipline, training, and the skills that would help him succeed in the future!!!
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