Friend or Foe  An investigation into the pitfalls and rewards of
21st century friendships.  Being A Friend To Your Daughter Could
Be Toxic  Can you be a mother and a BFF with your daughter?
While writing my book on the trials and tribulations of female
friendship that came out last fall, several women spoke of the
importance of setting an example for their daughters when it
came to female bonds. For instance, if you, as the mother, are a
jealous friend, a misery lover, or a user, then you are teaching
your daughter what not to do. If you are a sharer, a mirroring
friend, or the authentic friend, then there is solace and safety
in your friendships and your daughter does well to consider you
as her model. Either way, few of us can deny that female
friendships are complicated for women of all ages.  Certainly
mothers and daughters alike strive to have healthy friendships
among their peers, despite the obstacles. But what about another
scenario, one in which mothers and daughters prefer to be in a
friendship rat