​Should you be your child’s PARENT or FRIEND?

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​Should you be your child’s PARENT or FRIEND? 

I know the automatic answer that pops into your head will be PARENT 

But think again and you will realize that you need to be both

You need to be a FRIENDLY PARENT 

Why? 

Because 

1. Children tell their friends everything. So that will end your worries.
2. Children listen to their friends. So you won't be ignored when you say something 
3. Children listen to their friends. So your advice will be followed. 

So how can you be a FRIENDLY PARENT? 

1.Stop lecturing and start LISTENING - That's what friends do. 
2. Stop judging start UNDERSTANDING - That's what friends do
3. Stop getting angry and start being HELPFUL - That's what friends do.

Your child needs your parenting 
Don't make them reject it by being just a parent. 

Be a FRIENDLY PARENT. 

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