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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband is like this.  He likes a lot of time to himself.  He also thinks the kids would actually like a lot of time to themselves as well.  He says he learned the skills of his trade during that unsupervised time he had as a kid.

I work on accepting this.  It is a valid choice.  Kids will actually learn a lot just fooling around with tools and materials by themselves with no organization and very little contact with parents (other than at meals and things like that).  [b]They will know they are loved because they know the parent is there if they need them.[/b]

(Now, if I could only convince him to allow me to have your maid...  that one, although it does save money, I have a harder time accepting)[/quote]

FWIW, my parents were big believers in this style of parenting.  They were always-- always-- available if I needed them, but did not over-supervise.  Instead, they provided an environment rich in learning opportunities, and left us to explore our interests.  I am doing the same with my DD.  I think it leads to more creative play and a less stressed child.  I know it's tough when the parents have a difference in parenting styles, so I sympathize with you.  I'm glad you see it as a valid way of parenting.  It worked wonderfully for me as a child.[/quote]

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