By Petra Halbur
Madonna may very well win “cool mother of the year” for her nonchalance on June 18. The 54-year old pop icon attended the after party for the Cinema Society screening of her documentary, Madonna: The MDNA Tour, last Tuesday with her kids, Rocco and Lourdes. According to an onlooker, Madonna didn’t seem at all frazzled when Lourdes started making out with her boyfriend, Homeland actor, Timothee Chalamet. A source told UsMagazine.com that the young lovebirds were dating but in a “loose sense.” “They are teenagers being teenagers so I guess you can call it that,” the source said.
How do you now when you’re trying to be too “cool” with your kids?
Cupid’s Advice:
You want your kids to think of you as the “cool” parent, but there is a fine, fine line between being “cool” and being irresponsible with your children. Cupid is here to help you determine when you’ve crossed the line:
1. It’s dangerous: It’s good to let your kids take risks, but when their actions are putting their own safety, or the safety of others, in jeopardy, you have to intervene.
2. You’re enforcing bad habits: As a parent, it is your job to teach your children good habits. As “cool” as you would be to let them eat brownies for dinner or slack off on their homework (to keep the examples G-rated), you know that that wouldn’t be good for them in the long run.
3. You’re uncomfortable: Quite frankly, you’re the parent. If your children’s behavior is making you uncomfortable, you’re entitled to step in and put a stop to it.So long  f course, and don’t confuse self-expression with rebellion. Chances are, though, if your child’s actions aren’t sitting right with you,  just because you don’t care for your son’s taste in music or your daughter’s adoration of Bella Swan doesnt mean you should ‘t course, comfort levels vary. Just because you don’t care for your son’s taste in music, or your daughter’s obsession with pink
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