But interior decorating is just way beyond where I want to go. I have no curtains. Women express admiration for my struggle and stay away from me. Two teenagers, a lot of debt and dirty laundry. They don't want to get involved.
Friendship implies equality, authority requires a hierarchy of power.
A solution seems to lie in developing good communication skills to give substance to the friendship, and also establishing clear guidelines about what is expected of children and maintaining conequences. He insists that his kids do all their own laundry, dishes, vacuuming, light work around the house, and cleaning up after the pets. You must find a balance. This article was reprinted with permission from At-Home Dad, Issue 3, Fall 1994. Copyright 1995 by At-Home Dad.