Be your child's Best Friend, the first choice of console and wisest counselor. If you think you are not up to it, groom yourself, learn and grow with your child. If it gets difficult at least show interest genuinely. So that she/he finds you to be the best companion. Never ever let anyone replace that place. Coz no matter how trusted a person or a friend might be, only a parent can truly care selflessly and wish what is Best for the child. At one point you might not be able to reach up to where your child has gone. But at least you won't intend him/her any harm. The world out there is too dark and fake to let your child walk in another person's light. Nobody cares for your child like you, coz nobody can. Until she/he can carry their own light, please, watch out their steps. -Binth Niwas