how's your relationship with your children?

Hi rose The relationship differs from each and every parent and child. My relationship with my children is also different, because I am first a mother and a mother cares for the children very much. Even though I am a mother I have to play different roles when I am with my children, a teacher when I teach them, a friend when I play with them etc., I behave very softly with them so they may not feel that they are neglected. I am very careful dealing with them, it is a tough job to deal with children. I think it is the same with every mother. Have a nice day.

To my children, I am their strict father, their ever-so-patient mentor, their naughty playmate, and their best friend. I don't believe in being strict with my kids all the time. Nor do I bring them up with 100% leniency. I always emphasize good morals to them. When it comes to morals, there's no way I will be lenient when they have erred. When it comes to learning, I am always patient to them and will not hesitate to repeat what I've taught them, knowing that repetition is the key to mastering any skills. When it's playtime, I am always their beloved over-sized playmate. I will mingle with them as if I'm a kid myself. Last but not least, often, before bedtime, I will tell them short stories about myself, from childhood to adulthood. I want them to know that I, as their father, have also gone through what they're going through right now, and assure them they can always look upon me as their best friend.

well my with my daughter is good but my with my son is up in the air and i wish it could be better but i'll see where it goes

My three kids are still in grade school and me and my wife are trying hard to raise them are good citizens in the future. I don't have any memories of treating my kids with violence (even high voices) so it creates a wholesome home environment to which they fell of importance to us. For now, they can tell us all the things they done at school and we are hoping that they still do that in the future.They even have voice over decisions of the family and decide on what they want. But with some parental guidance and advices from us. Never less, we hope that the manner of handling our kids would benefit us in a positive way.

i have six sons..the eldest being 15 and the youngest being 2. as a father, i would rate myself as an ordinary, typical, average father providing for them. It is really tough being strict because i really dont want to see a frown or frustration in their faces, so i try to be lenient in a way that i always try to explain as to why i have to do some disciplinary action towards them. My eldest considers me as his best friend, opening up everything, and i would consider this as a feat since it is really hard on my part to cope up with the younger generation preferences like music, girls, et cetera. Open communication is a necessity as it really reflects the different personalities that you have to deal with, i.e. six guys to deal with. Anyways, caution, care and respect should always be present... happy lotting!

I am very friendly to him, as well as very strict when he is doing nasty things. One thing is clear. after becoming mom ,patience automatically come to me. thanks to him for that.

do you believe that you can become friends with your children? especially when you meet such things: puppy love, voilence or rebel behavior? Yes you can be friends with your kids BUT you have to have a balance of being in charge AND being their friend and thats the best combo to have in order to help your kids get through the things you mentioned...Thats how it is with me and my kids at least...Thats not to say however that we dont have our less than pleasant moments but its par for the course for both parents and kids..Its part of life, growing up, learning etc IMO

Hi rose I behave like a friend most of the time and even a responsible mother at the time of their studies. Most probably I spend my time and speak with them and listen to each and every thing they want to share with me. In my opinion a mother plays a very important role in each and every child's life so she has to take care of their feelings and behave more as a friend than a mother.Have a nice day.

I have a relationship with my child which is a combination of both the aspects you have referred to here.I am both a friend to her and a strict parent whenever she tries to be a nuisance.The problem with the kids today is that they know they are causing problems, yet they persist.But my child gets a light beating if she causes too much trouble.On the other hand I like to be a friend to her and try to give her a patient hearing most of the time and try to spend as much time with her as I can.