Summary
Friendly Not Friends is a practical, humorous, quick read based on 12 true stories from this wife and mother's experiences raising three successful college graduates.
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"I have had the privilege and honor to experience up close and personal Marnise and Byron’s 'Friendly Not Friends' approach to parenting. Webster’s definition of 'friendly' is to show kindly interest and good will. Their three children, Winston, Shelbey and Greer are evidence that 'Friendly Not Friends' yields great outcomes and good will. They never confuse being liked by their children with being trusted and respected by their children. This 'how to' on being 'Friendly Not Friends' assists in equipping...parents to be with tried and tested strategies that work."
-Lorina Marshall-Blake, Independence Blue Cross Foundation President
“We’ve always received sound, Christian-based advice from “Miss Marnise” that we knew we could trust. The Roberts are wonderful parents, but more importantly, the three Roberts children are wonderful young adults whom any parent would be proud to have. I guess that’s the real proof. So you should really take note of what she’s telling you in this book.”
-Carolyn and Mikehl Hafner, Parents
"She [Miss Marnise] believes and lives the notion that it takes a village to raise a child. I am thankful to have been a child in her village. Her parenting style stretches beyond her home and permeates the lives of children and families around her. Now as an administrator in a large urban district, I see the lack of social, emotional and spiritual direction among our children. The time is prime for Friendly Not Friends. Two- parent and single-parent families alike need straightforward advice on how to parent the next generation with love and authority.”
-Sherri Davis Chisholm, K-12 Urban Education Reformer
