I’ve never really liked the idea of your kids being your friends, and now I know exactly why – thanks to a video that’s currently trending on social media. From a mum named Kristina Kuzmic, she is straight to the point (and a little sassy) about how she is first and foremost a parent – and that being your kid’s friend is only going to cause problems.
In a nutshell:
Sometimes your kids will be upset with you, and that’s okay
Loving your kids means raising good people – not that they’re always happy with you
Your child’s longterm wellbeing is more important than your child’s opinion of you in that moment
Your child being upset at you won’t last forever; however your child growing into a bratty and entitled adult is forever
Have a watch!
Tamara El-Rahi is the editor of Family Edge, MercatorNet’s blog about family issues.
Tamara El-Rahi is an associate editor of MercatorNet. A Journalism graduate from the University of Technology Sydney, she lives in Australia with her husband and two daughters.
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