These might be all out of order, but it's interesting what we talked about in class with parents and kids. And it reminded me of my childhood how my parents treated me. I was their dear daughter that they love and respected. And because they treated me this way, I in return, grew to respect them even more as my life progressed. Your child is your child. Not your friend, or somebody to walk all over you. As brother Williams said, be firm, and friendly. Set boundaries, have set plans, and have mutual agreements. You are the parents and you love your kids. If you make those boundaries, and arrangements, a mutual respect will grow. The kid will in turn will learn responsibility and respect to those arrangements. <3