Parenting 101

I know with having a pre-teen sometimes discussing certain issues  are not always easy. However I must say one thing as parents we need to make sure we teach our children. We shouldn't leave it up to someone else. The reason I say this is because as parents we need to make sure the lines of communications are always open. I would not want my child to feel as if he/she couldn't come to me to discuss anything. I know sometimes its not easy to answer those questions they have like "where do babies come from" or the all famous question of "how did I get here" But it is our responsibility to teach these children to facts of life and to be honest and open so they are comfortable coming to us with the slightest problem or question. I often see people stating I'm not my childs friend I am there parent. Well to me its okay to be a friend and a parent. I like to think me and my 11yr old have a very close wonderful relationship. I like the fact that before he runs to his friends or someone else that he comes to me and says Hey Mom I want to ask you something. So its okay to be a friend, but don't forget you have to show your a parent too! You are the one that brought them into this world and you should be the one to help them along their journey!!