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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Probably 8. My boys are 8 and 10 and anyone could watch them and they would be fine.[/quote]

This, mine miss Dad but then we have our special time together.  I think younger would be harder.[/quote

Younger was easier on the kids than me though my spouse worked so much there wasn't much difference in my routine as my spouse has always had long hours.  I would say harder now on the kids because they don't have as much of a bond with my spouse.  It is emotionally draining on them when they want to talk or do something with my spouse who isn't available to them much.  I'll refer a child to ask my spouse about a subject or concern in their wheelhouse and my children tell me that they never see that parent.  It sucks to see them so miserable.  Spouse makes limited "special time" for kids, and the spouse watching them play sports doesn't fit the bill for developing an emotional connection.

I( your spouse is there when things get tough for your DD, then maybe she will be ok.
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