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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've already started talking to my 11 and 7 yo kids about partnerships needing to be a well functioning team, especially if children are in the picture.

I've talked to the 11 yo about career choices and and positioning himself well (starting now) to do well in school so that he can have his choice of professions when the time comes.  My younger one will hear the same messages as she grows up.

I will encourage both to choose carefully when it comes to both work AND partners.  I don't want either to think in terms of providing for others or being provided for; I want them to think in terms of happy, healthy partnerships and the ability to be self sufficient.

Two self sufficient people working together to form a strong team is the goal, whether they are both working outside the home or not.  There are no guarantees in life, and both partners need to be able to step up to the plate and provide if necessary.  I'm not going to handicap my daughter by telling her to look for someone who will provide for her.  I'm going to advise both kids only to have children with someone who will be a strong, compatible teammate.

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