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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m laughing at a 6th grader being considered a “little kid.”

Sure, kids still need their parents at these ages, but you’re not abandoning them, you’re just going to work. Perspective is key.

The only real concern would be facilitating activities and sports which can take a lot of time afterschool. It sounds like your husband can easily handle this since he works part time. You’ll still get plenty of time with your kids, [b]you just won’t be directly involved in a lot of the drudgery[/b]. NBD

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+1 to the bolded. Your DH now gets to buy toilet paper, make appointments, and chauffer them to practice.

Be intentional in showing up. Make sure you are there for the games and school stuff they want you there for.

My favorite aunt was a single mother, executive, and is STILL EVERYONE'S favorite. She loves children, and young people, and we all know it.

She did set boundaries at work, though. As an example, she and my cousin moved a few times. She was very clear that the move she made the summer before my cousin went to high school was the last one she would make until high school was over. [/quote]

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