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[quote=Anonymous]I'm that SAHM of high school students, and I keep busy. I am in my mid 50s. My industry collapsed with the Great Recession when our kids were small and we suddenly didn't have $2500/month for childcare. We have relocated more than once for my husband's job. It was cheaper to be at home. The kids needed me there.

Our oldest is a freshman at a terrific university, and has a small student loan for this year. Parenting a well-adjusted child who launches successfully doesn't just happen; it is hard work. The transition to college has been seamless so far, she has embraced the opportunity and is happy and doing the work. Go, girl, go!

I was outside yesterday with a saw, trimming big trees. That one task would cost us $3,000 to hire that out (yes, I priced it). I cook dinners from scratch six days a week. I don't look at myself as selfish, or irresponsible at all. I am always moving, always doing, volunteering and living life. My husband of nearly 30 years tells me every day how he couldn't do this without me, and thanks me (no really).

I will have a pretty nice 401(k) in my own name in addition to other retirement funds since I manage my own stock trades on the regular, too. I log in, and get it done.

A lot of us are, OP.[/quote]

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