This was such a great read. It also brung back memories for me. When I was in grade school, my mother used to sub teach. I remember one day I was acting out (4th grade) and being very loud and I didn’t care because “my mom” was the sub and there was “no way” I was getting in trouble that day. Well I learned a tough lesson. My mom didn’t separate her roles that day. She literally disciplined me with her words, wrote my name on the board and told me just because I’m her daughter doesn’t mean I get to slide. She did all this in front of the entire class just as if we were at home.

My husband and I never separate our roles while at home. Our children know we are both mom and dad, teacher and principal. Sometimes I say “kids” and sometimes I call them “students”. We pretty much bounce back and forth between our roles but it doesn’t cause confusion. I think it all depends on the foundation and atmosphere that is set at the beginning and what is agreed upon between the parents. We are meant to be teachers!

Thanks for such a nice read :)