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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had all four of our kids before they turned 30, still managed to fit in grad school, made good money, gave them a great upbringing -- and were empty nesters before turning 50.  We retired a couple years later and are now hands on [i]grandparents[/i] of elementary school kids in our late 50s -- hands on when we're not traveling, that is.

I can't imagine having little kids in yours 50s.  It's not natural.     [/quote]

You are old and part of a different era (thank goodness).  [/quote]

Ha ha if you only knew. Jealous much?  We all know that, all things being equal, this is definitely the better way to go for all concerned.  Everyone we know who did it differently now envies us.  Looking back, we know we were lucky – but also smart.[/quote]

Dear God, when I am as old as the poster above, please grant me the wisdom and serenity to not be bragging about how good my choices were when I was young. Give me the emotional intelligence to be above the petty infighting of young moms. And give me the perspective and open mindedness to understand that different people make different choices, and I am in no position to judge.[/quote]

Oh and PLEASE, dear God, give me better things to do with my time when I am old and worn than to be snarky and mean to young people on message boards.[/quote]

I don’t think this thread has very many on it who are “young” given its title.  Sorry ladies but the truth is being a rich 50 something grandma is better than a 50 something mom to an elementary school kid.  I win every time![/quote]

You are an empty nester arguing on the internet?  Maybe use your free time to go travel?[/quote]

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