Kids having secrets from their parents. What do u think about it?

It's good to let them I think, though it will always depend on what the secret is about. As an adult, I also still have secrets from my parents, not big ones, but still a few tiny things I like to keep for myself, as I'm sure also parents could keep secrets from their children the other way around, I think that's also very much possible..

I think every kid will have secrets from their parents. They are growing and the kids are learning how to handle things. Somethings they have to think about. That is part of learning how to be independent. You can have an open and honest relationship with your kids and that is great but at the same time you have to show them that you trust them to come to you if and when they need. That gives them confidence. But if mommy and daddy are always there to pick up the pieces or hear their secrets, the could become enmeshed with the parent and that is so unhealthy.

Basically there is a fine balance and you have to figure out what that is for you and child.

Sure, they will have secrets. I didn't tell my parents a lot of things, but my friends knew most of my secrets.

I'm sure my kids won't tell me everything either, especially during their teenage years. But I always want to keep the lines of communication open, so they know they can come to me whenever they need to. I don't want them to be afraid to tell me things.

Well, they're gonna, so you should get used to it. It's part of how they learn to differentiate their lives from yours.

There are no secrets as long as my kids are under 18. They don’t have privacy as long as they are under 18.

Kids will have secrets whether or not the parents like it or know it.

Pretty normal

All kids have secrets even adults have some.

I think it is good to have an open dialogue, my boyfriend and his family can talk about nearly everything. But it is probably a good idea to let them have ( or at least believe they have) their own privacy.