There is one school of parenting which is all about strictness, stern looks, corporal punishment and fear! Then there’s another where the parents treat their kids like equals and foster a relationship that’s more of a deep friendship and less of a stern guardianship. There are so many of us out there who have been very lucky to have parents who’re not just loving protectors but also kick-ass friends. Here are 12 reasons why it’s amazing to have parents who are also your friends.

They trust you one hundred percent on almost every issue which makes you never want to break their trust in you.

When you mistakes, they don’t run at you with a stick. They put their arm over your shoulder and tell you that they’ve made the same mistakes when they were kids.