From MadeForMums · · 1m 40s
My teenage daughter is my best friend
A single mother shares her unique bond with her 14-year-old daughter who acts as her best friend, confidante, and equal partner.
In brief
A single mother shares her unique bond with her 14-year-old daughter who acts as her best friend, confidante, and equal partner. A single mother describes her close relationship with her 14-year-old daughter as her best friend, confidante, and equal partner. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Dream day with daughter
Last Saturday, my 14-year-old daughter and I tidied the house together while playing loud music on the record player.
Shared outfits and dates
We swapped make-up and helped choose each other’s outfits before planning what to say or joke about with our dates.
Best friend bond
My 14-year-old daughter is my best friend, housemate, confidante and gossipy work colleague.
Adopted best friend
I call my daughter’s best friend my 'second daughter' because she comes over every day on the way to and home from school.
No holds barred
We have an 'open door' policy in the bedroom and bathroom, and she self-reports inappropriate content without me checking her phone.
Body autonomy
My daughter knew what periods were by three and what Mooncups were by four, using correct terminology for her body.
Honest conversations
She tells me everything, and I tell her about her body and autonomy without judgment.
Safety discussions
We talk about sex, consent, assault and spiked drinks without fear of judgment.
Falling apart
As she grows older, her opinions and beliefs sometimes clash with mine, but we share the same political ideals.
What happens next
In a few years, she’ll be off to university, and I’ll mourn the loss of her funny, fiery, feminist presence.
What to remember
A single mother describes her close relationship with her 14-year-old daughter as her best friend, confidante, and equal partner.
