(For a parenting blog) Moms and
sons, daughters and dads; that seems to be the ways of things. But contrary to
popular belief, it’s completely possible to share a loving relationship with
your daughter. If you don’t already have a close connection, prepare to make a
consistent effort. It may take time but the end will be totally worth it! Time-tested
Ways to Be Your Daughter’s Best Friend Before
embarking on your mission to be friends with your daughter, remember that there
should always be a clear line between you, the parent, and her, the daughter.
In an effort to share a close relationship, some moms blur the lines so that
boundaries aren’t set. Daughters end up feeling embarrassed and taking their
moms for granted, while moms end up looking like they’re trying too hard to
stay young. The key is balance! 1. Let
her know that you’re an individual Everyone
has something that’s all their own. Just because you’re a mother, it doesn’t mean
you’ve lost your essence. In the midst of raising her and teaching her values,
show her that you’re a person, whether it’s by sharing something funny that
happened when you were young, or an exciting book you’re reading now. It’ll
help set the groundwork for building a relationship
between mother and daughter. 2. Remind
her who’s mom! As your
relationship becomes more open and connected, you could find your daughter
getting a little audacious at times. It’s only natural, but you shouldn’t let
it pass. Let her know who’s boss with a reprimand. Don’t worry; you won’t ruin
your new mother-daughter relationship.
In fact, you’ll only strengthen the bond by laying down some rules that she
needs to be reminded about and that she’ll come to appreciate. 3. Be
open with her Children
can come to view their parents as being rigid and unforgiving. If you don’t show
your daughter otherwise, she won’t come to see you as someone she can talk to
and open up to. Let her know that she can confide in and bring her troubles to
you, whether it’s about school, a crush or anything else. Listen without being
judgemental and guide her while letting her make decisions too. 4. Tell
her things, but not everything! Having your daughter as your best
friend can be
rewarding, but unlike with non-mom-daughter relationships, there are certain
things you can’t share with her. You may want to give examples of what went on
with you when you were young to show her you understand things, but know when
not to. There’s no need to tell her how crazy you and your friends were after a
few cocktails, or how young you were when you had your first beer! Your daughter can definitely be your best friend, just as long as you know where you and she
stand. Set rules and boundaries that cater to her age and be open enough that
she knows there’s someone she can confide in. The mother-daughter bond can be as strong as that of a mom and a son,
or a dad and a daughter.

How Daughters can be Best Friends

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