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Age 40's
Ethnicity White
HHI 800k

What is your parenting style?
High expectations but loving.  We regularly get compliments on our kids' behavior, even when we think they're behaving atrociously, so I would imagine that our behavioral standards are much higher than average.  In school we expect them to do their absolute best and we review any and all mistakes in corrected schoolwork, etc.  We supplement writing and occasionally other subjects at home.  We don't, however, force them to take on hobbies, sports, etc. that they absolutely don't want to do.  I wouldn't qualify as a tiger mom.

Do you  plan/ or did you pay for your children's college? Graduate School?
College- yes.  Grad school- don't know.  We'll play it by ear when that time comes.

Would you encourage your children to live with you to save money after graduating college?  Would you make them pay rent?
I wouldn't encourage them to live with us unless there's some unforeseen situation.  If they do end up living with us I would charge rent and potentially save that money for their future housing costs.

Will you pay for your son/ daughter's wedding?
No.  If they can't afford the wedding they want they shouldn't expect anyone else to pay for it.  I would encourage them to have a small ceremony and celebration and save the big bucks for a honeymoon.  I would help pay for a honeymoon as a wedding gift.

Assuming your health holds up and you are located geographically close how involved would you like to be in your grandkid 's life?
The scenario I envision at this point is wanting regular, close interaction, with offers to babysit occasionally.  Absolutely no interest in being a de facto nanny.  I would like a close bond with my grandkids, but not to be taken advantage of as an expected regular caregiver.  I would like to travel a lot as long as I can, so I don't anticipate being available as a regular non-parental caregiver in any case..[/quote][/quote]

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