True or false?  Teens want their parents to be their friends

After more than thirty years of working with kids, I can confidently say the answer is FALSE.  I frequently hear teens say, “I wish my parents would be what I need them to be, and not what I want them to be.”  That might be hard to believe, but your teens don’t actually want you to be their friend.

See, moms and dads are tempted to be a peer-ent rather than a parent.  If you’re not taking a stand… stick to your guns… and let consequences come.  If you don’t… you’re only causing your teen’s immaturity to flourish.

So take a look at your parenting style and ask yourself this question:  Am I a peer? … Or a parent?

 

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