"Actual" Parent?

It’s tough to always be the adults who say, “You have to do your homework” and “School is important”.

It’s tough to always be the adults who say, “Where’s your coat? It’s 30 degrees outside!”

It’s tough to always be the adults who say, “No, you cannot get a facial piercing or a tattoo.”

It’s tough to always be the adults who say, “You have way too much makeup on.” or “Your skirt is way too short.” or “Your shirt is too low cut.”

It’s tough to always be the adults who say, “Do not lie” and try to instill the value of honesty.

It’s tough to always be the adults who always say, “You need to trim your nails – they are very dirty and long”, and “You need to shower daily/brush your teeth/wash your hair/wear clean clothing/wipe yourself better.”

It’s tough to always be the adults who say, “No, you cannot watch R rated movies.”

Their mother is trying very hard to be ”fun”, permissive, and laid-back with the kids.

It’s tough to always be the adults who act like parents.

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