Our friend group all had kids around the same time and now our different parenting styles are making social gatherings really tense — some of us are very hands-off while others hover constantly, and we're starting to judge each other's choices about everything from discipline to activities. We used to be so close but now every playdate feels like a performance of whose approach is 'right.'
More people experience this than they realize.
The transition to parenthood has revealed fundamental differences in values and approaches that threaten the foundation of established friendships.
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