PARENT OR FRIEND?

Parenting in the 21st Century is a great challenge!  It's not that the basic principles of parenting have changed, it is that there are so many more influences both in and outside the home competing for our children's attention, loyalty and commitment.  Regardless of their age, children, yes even young adults and into adulthood, need structure.  Just as we need highway markers, posted speed limits, traffic lights and warning signs to keep us safe and successful in our driving, our children need clearly defined limits and guidelines to keep them safe and successful in life.