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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Congratulations to the OP. You put the work in, and it shows. Over the years, I’ve listened to folks whose kids have all done well - and all said parents emphasized that parenting takes a lot of effort. I’ve also paid attention to folks whose kids have not turned out - and in each instance, I’ve not been surprised. We are doing the same as OP with our child, putting the work/effort in. [/quote] My kids (still teens) are doing fine in life if by fine you mean good grades. But I’m not arrogant enough to think kids’ outcomes are only due to parents’ efforts. Mental health issues, trauma, etc can steer “good kids” from “good families” off course. And “putting effort/work” in means different things to different people. I would like my kids to be happy, functioning adults who can support themselves. I know this is hard for some of you to understand—not every highly educated UMC parent is of the Ivy or bust mentality. [/quote]
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