@theparentalbrief: “We're not friends." 💛 Michelle Obama on the hardest line in parenting: your job isn't to be liked by your kids — it's to prepare them. They won't always be happy with your decisions, and that's not failure. That's the work. Love them unconditionally. Hold the boundary anyway. 🎥: @parenting.playbook (speaker: Michelle Obama) #parenting #boundaries #raisingkids #parentingtips #michelleobama
My mother is my best friend, but that friendship should start at adulthood.
2026-10-19 08:35:28
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I Don’t Really Care❌♌️ :
Say it louder for the “gentle parents”
2026-10-18 22:54:06
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marj :
So true. My daughters hated me when they were teenagers. When they said they hated me, I said thank you I am doing my job. They are both grown with their own daughters. Guess what, they are raising their daughters how they were raised. ❤️
2026-10-18 19:00:21
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Diane.Lamb :
I do agree, but you also need to have a relationship with your kids where they feel comfortable in telling you when things go wrong. It’s a fine line
2026-10-19 21:01:33
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Tampa boo :
Friendship can start as adults.
2026-10-19 11:23:36
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LoveUrLife :
I hated my mom more than anything at 16. In adulthood, I’ve never had a closer relationship and I now care for her at 82. Don’t be your child’s friend
2026-10-19 00:22:03
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Toasty :
im glad I had a Mom, not a friend.
2026-10-19 10:18:13
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ludmillaross :
Emotional intelligence in its pure form 👏👏👏
2026-10-18 19:18:53
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Tinalouise :
Why do kids have to live in “ their unhappiness” ?? So negative and miserable. My daughter is my best friend and she’s a healthy, married working mother who I’m very proud of. Idk why it has to be so negative
2026-10-19 00:21:04
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Brooklyn Bailey :
My teenage son hates me right now! His dad is his best friend… it’s so hard!!
2026-10-19 11:12:32
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monay1969 :
Thank you for sharing your words 💯
2026-10-19 20:36:37
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nikki123168Gex❌ :
I told my kids when they were young that I am not your friend, I have friends. I’m your mom.
2026-10-18 21:21:43
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Bjørk :
She is such an amazing parent.
2026-10-18 22:57:25
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teddygus555 :
Thank you Michelle
2026-10-19 20:23:50
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friday_child6. :
How do these individuals become expert? This isn’t a criticism this isn’t saying something to be attacked because it’s Michelle Obama. I’m actually asking how do these individuals become experts?
2026-10-18 19:53:00
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John Lee Thomas :
Gentle parenting...... Out the window
2026-10-18 21:21:33
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Daniel Leatherman :
preach
2026-10-19 16:52:33
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CornerStone Aseba :
Following
2026-10-19 18:17:43
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Eller :
Exactly
2026-10-19 02:27:38
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Mabel :
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE !! I’m MOM NOT A BUDDY!! I’m ok with being DISLIKED BY MY CHILDREN!!
2026-10-19 00:49:47
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Vitor Ziero :
She’s absolutely right. You can have an amazing relationship with your kid, but not as a friend. That’s not a parent’s place.
2026-10-19 10:10:13
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Sandie🇫🇷🇺🇸♎️ :
My mother and I was a teenager. I had the most respect for her. She died.
2026-10-19 05:45:07
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iamasiadenise :
My mom be trying to be my friend lmao I stay telling her you’re not my friend boo. You’re my mom! 😂
2026-10-19 12:04:49
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Bulbul G :
Couldn’t get my ex husband to get this, but my daughters appreciate this with me!
2026-10-19 03:45:17
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Rachel Daish :
I like how real she is about her kids.
2026-10-18 23:14:32
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