To find it weird when parents refer to their children as their “best friend/s?”

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ThatArtfulCoralFinch · 13/03/2025 19:50

I get that parents are close to their kids but I always find it odd when people say their child is their “best friend.” Maybe I’m missing something but isn’t there something a bit off about that? Am I the only one who finds this a little strange?

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SemperIdem · 13/03/2025 19:59

Yanbu

I am close to my parents, they are not my friends.

My child is still young but I hope that we are close when she is an adult. We won’t be “friends” though, no matter how close.

That is not how the parent/child relationship should be.

Starlightstarbright4 · 13/03/2025 19:58

I have a teen - he definitely is not my best friend or even a friend . I have friends even work colleagues who are far nicer 🙈.

dhfkabduuori · 13/03/2025 19:57

I agree. I particularly don’t like it when mothers of daughters say it about their daughters when they have a son (I’d say the same about dads and sons but I can’t say I’ve ever seen that!)

I also just find it weird that your child would be your best friend and doesn’t say very much about the relationship (if they have one).

Thepeopleversuswork · 13/03/2025 19:55

It’s a turn of phrase and I think possibly youre overthinking a bit. It’s just meant to convey that you are close.

I wouldn’t use this phrase but it isn’t inappropriate or weird.

Danascully2 · 13/03/2025 19:54

Urgh yes I agree, it grates on me though obviously would never say anything to the people in question. Unless you have some sort of saint child it is important to be the parent not a friend and set clear boundaries. It is lovely as they get older and we can do things together that I actually enjoy rather than yet more hours in the play park... I still wouldn't describe them as my best friend.

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