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#1019 - Parenting Myths Part 2
Myth: "Parents cannot be friends with their child."
Relationships that are based on trust, appropriate disclosure, and respect are still friendships, regardless of whether they are egalitarian or not. Our children need these kinds of relationships with us. But there are limits to this friendship. Justin & Kylie examine the nature of parent-child friendships and how this relationship morphs and grows over time from the early years right up to adulthood.
In this episode:
Can you be friends with your kids?
Parent before friend
What our children need from us
Mistakes parents make when trying to…
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