To expand on this,
The issue with being best friends with your child is that friends will generally try to tell you what you want to hear. But being a parent VERY OFTEN involves telling your child what they don't want to hear BUT NEED TO HEAR.
And playing best buddies gets in the way of this.
Why are people surprised when they're told they actually have to be a parent to their children?!
You want a best friend? Fine another adult.
It's not your child's job to be your buddy. And it's YOUR job to be their life guide.
