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[quote=Anonymous]We pretty much followed what is now known as "free range parenting" but was normal for DH and I back in the day. Our kids, now 20 and 18, thank us regularly for this - including holding off until jr high for cell phones (no smartphone until HS). Also, just remember to savor each stage because change is the only inevitable in our lives. Tell them you love them every time they walk out your door. Know that they will be their own person with their own issues no matter what you do as a parent. You have NO control over this. An example: One of our kids became ridiculously ill from something we had no control over in 7th grade until mid-HS and while now in remission, it appears that the illness affected the mind so we are now dealing with that - it has forever changed the trajectory of our child. We just do the best we can and try and love them through the ups and downs.[/quote]
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