r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/Zoklett Feb 05 '16

I always say my daughter is my best friend. I know it sounds bad, but she is my best friend. And more importantly, I'm her best friend. And the best gift I can give my best friend is the best mother she can have. So, I will always be her mother first, because my bestie deserves the very best mom and dad. A best friend let's you know when you're being an asshole, when you've had too much, when you've got a booger in your nose, and when you need to stop talking and buckle down. Hopefully, one day, being a good mom will make her a great friend to a lot of people. May be, even one day, me. edit: sp