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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 13, 10, and 7 - and other posters are correct, especially if you have kids involved in extracurriculars!

There's so much driving around, but also making sure they're on top of homework, have stuff they need, etc (and watching all the activities!)

That said, my 13 year old has all of a sudden become so much more responsible/mature, which has helped a ton.

BUt yep - just buckle up and try to enjoy this time! I already feel like things are slipping away from me.[/quote]

At those ages if you're still checking homework, you've failed to teach your kids responsibility and accountability, which is your role as a parent.  My kids are the same ages and the only one that I make sure she has "stuff she needs" is the 7 yo. The others are responsible for themselves. If they need something for school or birthday party, etc they order it online.  They have their own bank cards and allowances for this. We've been teaching them fiscal responsibility since birth.  The 7 yo is not quite there yet.

PP you've made your bed by not giving your kids the knowledge and freedom to do for themselves, not to mention letting them make mistakes when the stakes are low.  Your job is now harder and your kids are less prepared than mine.  [/quote]

These threads bring out the worst people.

Just a heads up— most parents who care about their kids education are still checking with their 10 and 13 yr old on school work. Probably not looking over every answer, but asking how it’s going, do they have some, and providing some help/guidance on larger projects.

Also, I started teaching my kids about fiscal responsibility early— allowance starts summer after they turn 5 and they have savings accounts and an I estment account and get spending money. But this does not save me time, especially with elementary age kids. It’s more work. Teaching young kids about money, answering their questions, working with them to set up accounts and allocate money… it’s not a set it and forget it activity. It’s years of guidance.

Also, your comment assumes kids who have great executive functioning skills and take to things quickly. Not all kids are like that. If yours are, count your blessings and stop being rude to people whose kids need more.[/quote]

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