The weird thing about parenting

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am on page 1. I have a 13 yo so imo I am at one of the better parts (he is a boy fwiw) but I am away from him, it’s been over a week and I don’t miss him at all… I won’t see him for another 1.5 months and that’s more than fine by me… I wonder if I will ever feel the same as OP. One of my fears is that he won’t launch and I’ll be stuck in the same house with him

With you as a parent I don’t see that happening. He’s gonna run as far away from you as soon as he can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am on page 1. I have a 13 yo so imo I am at one of the better parts (he is a boy fwiw) but I am away from him, it’s been over a week and I don’t miss him at all… I won’t see him for another 1.5 months and that’s more than fine by me… I wonder if I will ever feel the same as OP. One of my fears is that he won’t launch and I’ll be stuck in the same house with him

With you as a parent I don’t see that happening. He’s gonna run as far away from you as soon as he can.

Oh go away you little troll, the grownups are talking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am on page 1. I have a 13 yo so imo I am at one of the better parts (he is a boy fwiw) but I am away from him, it’s been over a week and I don’t miss him at all… I won’t see him for another 1.5 months and that’s more than fine by me… I wonder if I will ever feel the same as OP. One of my fears is that he won’t launch and I’ll be stuck in the same house with him

What? That's actually awful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am on page 1. I have a 13 yo so imo I am at one of the better parts (he is a boy fwiw) but I am away from him, it’s been over a week and I don’t miss him at all… I won’t see him for another 1.5 months and that’s more than fine by me… I wonder if I will ever feel the same as OP. One of my fears is that he won’t launch and I’ll be stuck in the same house with him

With you as a parent I don’t see that happening. He’s gonna run as far away from you as soon as he can.

Oh go away you little troll, the grownups are talking.

I'm not the PP, but do you think it's normal for a parent not to care that they are away from their kid for so long?

[Anonymous]

It’s probably camp. Big deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s probably camp. Big deal.

So you don't miss your kids if they're gone for 2 months?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s probably camp. Big deal.

So you don't miss your kids if they're gone for 2 months?

In our case, our kids love camp. It’s the highlight of their year. We write to them, they write to us. That said, we love the break. It’s rejuvenating. I know they are having a blast and I always feel connected to my kids. Do I miss them…not really.

[Anonymous]

Don’t be annoying, entitled or grabby. Don’t become a nuisance or a burden.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don’t be annoying, entitled or grabby. Don’t become a nuisance or a burden.

What does this even mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm in the thick of one of the harder part of parenting (under 4 years old) and I so envy you, OP. Just being honest

Naturally, since you haven't gotten to the good part yet.
DP

Tell me more. When is this supposed to happen? I have a 9 and 11 year old who fight constantly and have for the past 8 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm in the thick of one of the harder part of parenting (under 4 years old) and I so envy you, OP. Just being honest

Naturally, since you haven't gotten to the good part yet.
DP

Tell me more. When is this supposed to happen? I have a 9 and 11 year old who fight constantly and have for the past 8 years.

I’ll tell you I get there. Mine are in their 20’s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s probably camp. Big deal.

So you don't miss your kids if they're gone for 2 months?

In our case, our kids love camp. It’s the highlight of their year. We write to them, they write to us. That said, we love the break. It’s rejuvenating. I know they are having a blast and I always feel connected to my kids. Do I miss them…not really.

You're totally normal, ignore these mommy martyr helicopters. These are the people with 25 year olds who can't do laundry or pay a cell phone bill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s probably camp. Big deal.

So you don't miss your kids if they're gone for 2 months?

In our case, our kids love camp. It’s the highlight of their year. We write to them, they write to us. That said, we love the break. It’s rejuvenating. I know they are having a blast and I always feel connected to my kids. Do I miss them…not really.

You're totally normal, ignore these mommy martyr helicopters. These are the people with 25 year olds who can't do laundry or pay a cell phone bill.

When they are not at camp, are you working full-time? When on earth do you actually see the kids? What exactly are you taking a “break” from?

[Anonymous]

Indian here, I fully plan to stay with my kids in later years helping them with childcare etc. My own parents stay with me, even if there is friction, it is better than everyone just being alone facing life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s probably camp. Big deal.

So you don't miss your kids if they're gone for 2 months?

In our case, our kids love camp. It’s the highlight of their year. We write to them, they write to us. That said, we love the break. It’s rejuvenating. I know they are having a blast and I always feel connected to my kids. Do I miss them…not really.

You're totally normal, ignore these mommy martyr helicopters. These are the people with 25 year olds who can't do laundry or pay a cell phone bill.

When they are not at camp, are you working full-time? When on earth do you actually see the kids? What exactly are you taking a “break” from?

No. I see them before camp and after camp is over. I’m taking a break from the day to day grind of kids. My kids are a lot of work. Good for you if yours aren’t.