As a freelancer, should you work for friends?

[Btaliat]

In a real sense, nothing stops freelancers from working for friends. In fact, he can as well for his family. However, he only needs to know how to draw the line. There is a need to let them know what they can do and what they can't do. This will make them to respect themselves and the freelancers too. Let them know the importance of them paying you just like other clients will pay you. And don't give too much preferential treatments for them not to abuse it.