A Parent or A Friend

Part of being a parent is the battle of being your child's parent or friend. To me, you are a parent - always. It's great to have a good relationship with your kids and for them to be able to talk to you about personal issues, but that type of relationship comes from mutual respect and unconditional love for one another. In this article, the writer exposes what can happen when parents stop being parents and start being friends. It's extremely enlightening.

Parents, Don't Dress Your Girls Like Tramps