Are They Really Your Friend?
A friendship based on character is the kind of relationship where you can call someone at three in the morning. She may be annoyed that you woke her, but she will still make time for you.
The same is true in return. She knows she can call you at a moment’s notice and trust that you will be there.
This bond is not held together only by convenience or entertainment. It is grounded in trust, honesty, respect, and genuine concern for one another. These friends are rare, and that is exactly why they are priceless.
When Mom Becomes Consultant
n general, the early years often require more cop energy, the teen years often call for coaching, and the adult years invite more of a consultant role. But children do not grow on a perfect schedule.
These roles are not set in stone. They grow and shift as the child grows and shifts. Sometimes the cop season lasts longer. Sometimes the coach season begins earlier. Sometimes a mother has to move back and forth between roles depending on the child, the situation, and the level of responsibility the child is ready to carry.
That is not a reflection of failure. It is part of paying attention.