For some reason it is difficult for some parents of underage children to fully embrace the role of parent. They are under the misconception that they can be buddies with their children, or ?parenting partners?. It has become almost a cliché now, ?children don?t need their parents to be their friends, they have enough friends, parents need to parent.? It is not necessary or prudent to be the ?cool mom? or the ?cool dad?. Level headed, thinking grown ups know and celebrate the fact that they are not on the same level playing field with their underage children. Let the kids have their turn at being kids; parents: it is time to let go of childhood and delight in the role of parent.
This is the root cause of the problems right here.
