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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I appreciate the replies. I am the parent. We’ve been temporarily doing this but I need to make it permanent, at least for the immediate future. I’m working out a change in schedule at work but have to contractually finish out this period of time. The girls DO have a neighborhood support system in an emergency, and I’m contactable. I was terrified to post this but I truly appreciate your honesty and help. [/quote]

This sounds totally fine to me. [/quote]

NP and I agree. If you can add some systems (like doing laundry, laying out school stuff and doing meal prep as a family on your days off together) it will help your DDs feel like they are carrying through their part of a team effort versus bearing responsibility alone.

I was in a situation like this but without a younger sibling at home and I came to enjoy the time in a quiet house and being in charge. Sometimes I got freaked out because it was a secret from neighbors and friends/family so it would have been easier with neighbors on my side.

Good luck! You are a practical parent making it work. [/quote]

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