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Originally Posted by TheMercenary
I believe you and respect your right to parent as you see fit.
But let me ask one question. Not trying to pry here. How old is this kid that you are a conficant with? The age makes a huge difference. The communicative techniques and the childs desire to share with you, has in my experience and the experience of most people I know, decrease as they become teens and the peer group grows as a more important thing in their life.
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My oldest son is 11 and my youngest is 10. I actually mentioned that earlier in this thread.
All that info is freely available in any pop psych book.
If my kids do grow closer to their peer group, it doesn't mean that my relationship with them will become less. It also doesn't mean I can trust them less.
In my view, it's how you communicate with kids that makes the difference.