Key points

Being your child's best friend says more about you than it says about them.

Kids need to know who is in charge in order to feel safe and secure, and being a friend can blur these roles.

It's not your job to make your kid like you, it's your job to keep them safe, even if they don't like it.

Your kid will find other friends, but you are irreplaceable as a parent.

If you clicked on this article because you want to be your kid’s best friend, you’re in the right place. And you’re certainly not alone. According to Synovate, a market research company that surveyed 1,500 parents, 43% of them want to be their child’s best friend. It’s natural to want to be close to your kid(s), and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’d be concerned if you didn’t want a strong connection with them. B

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