"I think it’s important to be honest and to not lie to your kids. Treat them with respect and give them responsibility. Establish a valuable friendship with them." (Mona Wattar, 35, Chino Hills)

"Honesty and respect are key to a healthy relationship. Spend quality time with them, go shopping, do fun activities together. This builds a solid bond and allows you to gain their trust." (Abir Baba, 34, Roland Heights)

"In my opinion, honesty is the most important thing. Parents also need to have a good knowledge of what their kids are doing." (Sofian Solomon Dawood, 32, Los Angeles)

"Openness is very important. You should be able to tell them everything and expect them to tell you everything in return. It’s crucial to be involved with their life and know about their friends." (Mustafa Alkhouli, 17, Huntington Beach)

"Open communication is key. You should be able to discuss any concerns with them, and to let them be able to talk to you and tell you anything without fear of punishment." (Afaf Shehadeh, 35, Fountain Valley)

"Communication is vital. Be involved in your child’s life." (Khalil Milah, 45, Villa Park)

"A lot of bonding will help build a healthy relationship. Spend some one-on-one time, do activities together to bring you closer." (Khalid Khoudari, 21, Irvine)

"I know it’s hard to find a perfect balance, but I feel a parent has to demand respect from the child and at the same time, try their best to be open enough that the child could confide in them." (Iman Hadaya, 19, Irvine)

"I think instilling morals and religiosity are the most important in upbringing. With religion comes family values and mutual respect that serve as a solid foundation for a healthy relationship between the parents and children." (Nadia Masri, 57, Orange)

"I think parents need to be parents. While it’s important to be friendly, you have to establish boundaries. Kids need to look up to you as a parent, not a buddy." (Gehan Al Shafi, 32, West LA)

"Open communication is key. Make sure you’re on the same level and don’t be too critical of your kids. Teach them morals with actions, not words" (Basel Haffar, 47, Chino Hills)

"Parents need to spend a lot of time with their kids – talking and communicating – especially during their childhood and teen years. You need to give them attention and create an environment of open dialogue. Sometimes you have to be firm, but you should also not be afraid to apologize if you make a mistake." (Bashar Kurdi, 49, Irvine)