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How do I get my 6 year old daughter to treat me like a parent n not like a friend!?

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11 Answers to "How do I get my 6 year old daughter to treat me like a parent n not like a friend!?"

  1. Classicality7 - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by Classicality7 Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:49PM

    Draw the line on behaviors of which you disapprove and enforce the promised result of misbehavior. Insist on being shown respect. I agree with Heyitsme87 that parents and children should also be friends, but that should never mean a lack of respect for the boundaries that the parent sets.

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  2. lucy1040 - 61-65 years old - female

    Reply by lucy1040 Feb 11th, 2013 at 8:34PM

    I give you "best answer" :)

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  3. AllSmilesAndAwkwardness - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by AllSmilesAndAwkwardness Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:48PM

    If they treat you like a friend then they'll be more open with you in the future.... may not be such a bad thing :P

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  4. Lucinnda - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by Lucinnda Feb 11th, 2013 at 8:48PM

    it's perfectly possible to be a strong and friendly parent. have consistent boundaries and rules. don't take any crap.

    but when be very supportive of her interests and praise her when she does well. the two things don't have to be mutually exclusive.

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  5. Limitedchaos - 51-55 years old - female

    Posted by Limitedchaos Feb 11th, 2013 at 8:38PM

    Don't be afraid to be really firm with her. Be consistent too. At that age they can detect your weaknesses and push your buttons. Her behavior will change when yours does.

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  6. lingerieme - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by lingerieme Feb 11th, 2013 at 8:31PM

    Be a parent not her best friend

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  7. benetal - 70+ years old

    Posted by benetal Feb 11th, 2013 at 8:19PM

    be like a parent!.

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  8. Coldwarrior - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by Coldwarrior Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:55PM

    by acting like a parent NOT her friend.

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  9. wetcrotchboots - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by wetcrotchboots Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:48PM

    u lay down the law and be the boss. no backing down and no compromise. otherwise they will run u rite out of town

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  10. DisorderlyCyn - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by DisorderlyCyn Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:47PM

    How does she treat you like a friend?

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  11. summersands - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by summersands Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:47PM

    All I can tell you is figure it out now, now before she gets older.

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  12. iwantpizza - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by iwantpizza Feb 11th, 2013 at 7:47PM

    You act like a parent. But what is so bad about her wanting to be friend like with you too?

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