the role as a parent is constantly changing according to what the kid needs. when they are young they dont need another friend, they need someone stable that will give them true information. my oldest is a mother now, she doesnt need me to tell her to clean her room or when to do her school work. my 16 yo still needs me to do some of those things. i love that my kids are older. i love having deeper conversations with them.
to answer, yes mothers and daughters can be best friends when both are old enough and mature enough to understand what that means. 4951