Quote Originally Posted by Medusa View Post
I didn't have a mean mom. I had a well-meaning mom but I had always wanted her to be mean, as silly as that sounds but keeping in context w/this thread. I'm not disrespecting my mom but saying that kids really do need/want boundaries, etc. Here's to mean moms!
That's my husband ... he means well, but he is too busy trying to be his kids' friend and be "cool" to actually parent. The consequences have not been good for his kids.