Can't We Be Friends for Life?

Asked By: swisschocolate 31-35, F 8 months ago

Why does it appear in todays society many many younger parents FOOLISHLY try to be friends with their kid/children instead of making it a goal to be strong, supportive & consistant parent/parents? Many older adults (A few young ones too) would say: kids & adults don't have enough in common to be friends or best buds. When the kid/teenager starts contributing finanically to the rent/food/utilities then we can be friends

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Posted by kbgloves1 1 Sep 26th, 2012 at 9:44PM

I am old school. I get a kick out of young parents who call their kids "Buddy"> While I always tried to be a friend to my 3 children, I was not their "Buddy". I was their dad and my main goal was to be there for them, support them and prepare them for life. They are all grown with families of their own now. My youngest turns 39 in a month and while I am still not their Buddy, I am their friend and I am their Dad,

Friendship is fleeting - parenthood last forever!

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Reply by swisschocolate Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:04PM

yes indeed thanks for your input
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Posted by Pagan1 Sep 26th, 2012 at 9:48PM

We can be.... "Friends with Benefits" :)
and see what develops... concerning the long term

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Reply by swisschocolate Sep 26th, 2012 at 10:04PM

Ha! Ha! lol!
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Posted by tenente Sep 26th, 2012 at 9:41PM

it's a fair court

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