>You’re their parent, not their friend. You can’t be both.
Sure you can. And the only reason you are saying otherwise is you don't know how to do both.
Sure you can. And the only reason you are saying otherwise is you don't know how to do both.
You aren’t responsible for your friends.
Ahm...yes? A friend isn't characterized by how much they agree with you. It's perfectly valid to say no.
You can do both up to a point, but it is true you are a parent first and a friend second.
The problem with the previous statement is - many situations require switching and it's extremely tough to know what to be when. My guess is, if you do worry/think about it, your kids will overall be fine.