As a parent I will tell you that I was not placed on this earth to be my child's friend first and parent second. Its the other way around. As A parent I have certain moral and legal obligation to my child that come before friendship. These obligations can hinder certain respect.
A certain amount of respect comes with the job. Respect fro what I say is the rule. Respect for the fact that I am the elder and he is the child. These types of respect are instilled from birth.
IF you are looking for his respect as an equal you are walking a fine line if your son is still a minor. For switching from friend to parent actually erodes what you may be trying to do. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
ashlynstar127 answered Sunday August 7 2011, 5:40 pm: Well, I am 13 and my mom Lets me go out with my friends But have to answer my phone, She lets me go to parties at 10 But have to take drug test when i come home. [ ashlynstar127's advice column | Ask ashlynstar127 A Question ]
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