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So, why are you posting here?   Kinda sad how little time you spend with them.  Maybe they hide in their room for a reason.      [/quote]

Yes, she works in her room because as he has a desk and her bed there, it's quiet. I'm not going to interact with her while she's doing homework. It's not my project, and she certainly doesn't need me directing her work or telling heevwhst to write.

Tell me how you interact with your high school senior on his homework. Are you still supervising his homework? Is he able to complete work independently? Or do you need to watch over him to make as sure it gets done?  Kinda worried about your kid - sounds like he might not be ready for college independence in addition to being a recluse.[/quote]

I have slightly younger kids and yes, we still support them - read papers, tutoring help if needed.  And, yes we verify work is done.  Kinda sad you don't interact at all with yours.  That speaks volumes. Perhaps mine are on a more advanced track than yours.   Same thing my parents did.  Managed just fine in college.  Why are you so invested in those that are divorced if you aren't?  [/quote]

You are a weird person.   "Kinda sad you don't interact at all with yours.  That speaks volumes."  What the heck?

So OK. Talk me through this. You "verify work is done"? For "slightly younger kids".  OK, so you do NOT have a high school senior.  Your kids are 13 and 15 maybe?  You still have to verify that they are doing their homework and you have to read their papers? That's part of your homework routine?

Well, by senior year, I would hope and expect things would change-- that is, if your kids are on an advanced academic track.  Yes, my kids are/were very academically advanced, with 5-6 AP courses senior year. Believe me, I am not verifying any coursework is completed! I should hope I don't have to!  These are college bound kids for Pete's sake - and anyhow, no way could I help with AP physics.

Senior year?  These kids have just finished the long slog of the college application process and applying for scholarships...  and are now deeply involved in finishing individual and group capstone projects and studying for their AP exams.  No, there's no need to look over their shoulder and help but I'm available if they need me...

As I would be available over the phone or Zoom for that matter if they are in college. Or if they weren't in my physical custody.

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