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What would you want for your kids that you did not have?

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Asked By: CalypsoChisisi 18-21, F  5 months ago

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    angelicsmiles - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by angelicsmiles Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:34AM

    For us (parents) to become the childs friends more than parents eventually. People who the child feels comfortable to come and share with.

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  1. Bfinally - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by Bfinally Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:59AM

    With all due respect to my friend, I disagree. I think that too many parents try to be their kids' friends too much. You can be a trusted advisor-Mother or Father once they are adults, and have a friendly relationship, but it is much different, and I think a lot of parents miss that. I have that with my kids, and their buddies who didn't have more strict parents, don't.

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  2. angelicsmiles - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by angelicsmiles Dec 11th, 2012 at 9:03AM

    @bfinally ....... When I say friends, I do not mean hanging out together, doing the same things, dont go too much on the literal meaning of the word friend I have used.... I meant what you call as advisors, just calling it friends, because it removes the element of discipline, and the children able to talk freely as they would with their friends. I am no parent, but I wish I had this relation with my parents where I could just go to them and talk freely. Thank you for your input.

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8 Answers to "What would you want for your kids that you did not have?"

  1. MrsHoover - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by MrsHoover Dec 11th, 2012 at 9:37AM

    A listening, non judgemental ear.

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  2. pixelbest - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by pixelbest Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:35AM

    Both parents living at home : ( Sadly not to be for them either, but such is life. More common now so less judgement but hated being from a single parent family growing up.

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  3. Jenni855 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by Jenni855 Dec 11th, 2012 at 1:49PM

    Genuine care and affection, Lots of hugs and praise/encouragement
    Knowing that I love them for them and appreciate them as they are
    Supporting them and listening when they need me and hopefully doing so in a non-judgemental way.
    Never make them feel like they are inadequate, a disappointment or that they would question my love for them.

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  4. Trollinator - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by Trollinator Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:40AM

    A dictatorship :)

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  5. wannaelectrodance - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by wannaelectrodance Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:34AM

    there own bedroom

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  6. LisbethTylerMorgan - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by LisbethTylerMorgan Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:34AM

    loving siblings!

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  7. edinburgh1964 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by edinburgh1964 Dec 11th, 2012 at 8:33AM

    peace and quiet

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