tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586597368187289360.post5550137255262846257..comments2016-03-27T03:21:53.073-05:00Comments on Roaring Moms: Cools MomsDee Linnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07084412122776244651noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586597368187289360.post-52910399052960798652010-05-26T11:55:55.863-05:002010-05-26T11:55:55.863-05:00My niece walked in my house one day with her fami...My niece walked in my house one day with her family, look down at my shoes and said "Oh look converse --you 're a cool mom!" I didn't realize that was all it took.. My kid was just ticked that I borrowed her shoes!!!<br /><br />tcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586597368187289360.post-1087494731926609922010-05-16T17:09:39.507-05:002010-05-16T17:09:39.507-05:00Oh, it's very difficult for single parents. Si...Oh, it's very difficult for single parents. Single parents have the added challenge of being compared to each other. Yes, I know married couples face that same issue, but it's not exactly the same. Since we don't live with the other parent, it's almost impossible to have the same rules and implement them in a consistent manner with each other--even if you are in a rare situation where exes work together. Even when we don't try to compete with the other parent, we are automatically compared. And although it's sometimes secretly satisfying to be the "cool parent" in that situation, we also must insist that our kids understand that different parenting philosophies must be respected even if one parent does seem "cooler." But that's another blog I think. Thanks for stopping by.Dee Linnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07084412122776244651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586597368187289360.post-37901969132446047542010-05-14T13:20:17.350-05:002010-05-14T13:20:17.350-05:00You are so correct!! Being a single parent makes ...You are so correct!! Being a single parent makes this increasingly difficult. While I want to be the "Cool Dad" it is indeed a fine line. Being that cool parent enables the kids and more importantly their friends to be comfortable around a parent. I have always had the belief I would rather have all the kids at my house so I know what is going on versus somewhere else where they may end up with the COOL MOM you referenced. Great article!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com