Comment by cristianpascu

I am playful (although being a programmer, that sucks much of time and attention) but still have the authority. I don't think they're dirrectly relate. It's much more about how far you go in both directions, at different times. Authority is lost in inconsistency. Now we're the best of pals, and next I yell at him for being such and such. It's important for my son (12yo) to be aware that although I play and say jokes, I am still his father. And although I say no to things like games (when I find it appropriate), I am still his friend and I do it for his best.