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[quote=Anonymous]My mother was incredibly loving, but did not coddle us one bit.  She had high expectations for good behavior and being polite to others.  However, she handled any tantrums and abuse we threw her way with incredible patience and never punished us for acting our age.  She was firm with discipline (by the time I came along she mostly just had to change her tone of voice and we'd all snap in line) and made it reasonable.

My father was a bit more aloof, but backed her up when push came to shove.  He let her take the lead, but would never do anything undermining. He would have asked us to do what she said if we came to him to complain.

Being a team is important, even if one of you takes the lead on being a bit tougher.

Today, and really ever since I got over my bratty adolescence at about 17, I have had a WONDERFUL relationship with my mother.  She was never my best friend growing up, but was a solid rock of support and very loving.  But now, we are for sure very close. We still have a mom/daughter relationship (I wouldn't say we're best friends ex: we would never discuss sex) but she is hugely important in my life and I love her more than words can say.  If I can parent the same way she did, I know my kids will turn out just fine.[/quote]

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