"I'm not your friend, I'm your parent." Taking The Good and Leaving the Bad of This Popular Parenting Phrase and Philosophy
Sean Donohue Show · The Family Coach Parenting Podcast
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Show Notes
This episode takes a hard look at the popular parenting phrase “I’m not your friend, I’m your parent,” exploring why it became so common—and where it can quietly cause harm.
Sean breaks down what’s healthy about leadership, boundaries, and authority, while also exposing how this mindset can erode connection, trust, and emotional safety when it’s used without wisdom.
Parents will walk away with a more balanced approach that blends strength and structure with warmth, relationship, and long-term influence.
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