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Let me flip that around on you - what do YOU think being a parent means which is mutually exclusive with being a friend?



Would you ever deny a friend something they wanted to do that you knew wasn’t good for them?

You aren’t responsible for your friends.


> Would you ever deny a friend something they wanted to do that you knew wasn’t good for them?

Ahm...yes? A friend isn't characterized by how much they agree with you. It's perfectly valid to say no.


I would definitely try to stop my friend from doing something I see as unhealthy or dangerous.


As others have said - absolutely, yes. Responsibility has very little to do with it, it's all about wanting the best outcome for them. And that should apply to both your children and your friends.




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