When it comes to raising children, facing their anger can often feel like a badge of honor. As Dr. Lisa Thompson explains in her latest video, sometimes the best parenting decisions lead to a few frowns. “All three of my kids are upset with me at the moment, and honestly, that’s just fine,” she remarks while indulging in a scoop of ice cream.
Dr. Thompson, known for her insightful commentary on parenting issues, previously went viral for addressing the double standards surrounding public breastfeeding. In her current discussion, she tackles an equally relatable topic: the nature of our relationships with our children and why they shouldn’t be viewed as our closest friends. “They’re mad because I’m doing my job as a parent,” she says. “My foremost responsibility is to love them, which doesn’t equate to ensuring they’re perpetually happy or granting them every whim. True love means preparing them to become kind, responsible adults I might even want to spend time with in the future.”
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In summary, parenting is not about being your child’s best friend but rather about fostering their growth into well-rounded individuals, even if that means facing their temporary displeasure.