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I am a research scientist and my husband is a doctor. Of course we make appointments for our teens. Of course we accompany them to their appointments, and check the lab work and any exams, and add our knowledge to the discussion. The doctors treating our children expect it, and would find us remiss if we didn't. I don't know of any family in our circle who does not do this, especially the medical ones who know what medicine is and how easy it is to miss certain issues.

Of course, many appointments are routine with no surprises. But until they live independently, it's always good to be there for the odd result or medical tangent. And since I'm the general house manager, it's easier for us all if *I* make the appointments. Just as a matter of practicality.

Separately, I've always found it amusing, endearing even, how some people on DCUM are obsessed with their kids learning how to do certain things early on. House chores, administrative tasks, etc. Those things are easy. It does not matter at all whether someone learns then at 8 or 18, because it's not rocket science. I didn't lift a finger in my own house until I left for college, and yet had no trouble making appointments, doing laundry and cooking meals for myself. Same for my husband. None of these things have a difficult learning curve! Do not stress about "teaching" your children these things, or having them "practice". [b]They will get it easily when they need to.
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Now my oldest is in college, and predictably, he has no trouble managing his life, despite not having "practiced" much prior to leaving home.

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Heh. The following are questions that have been posted in the XX University Parents' Group in the past week:
My daughter got a flat on her bike and has no idea how to repair, suggestions please
Our daughter is in XX dorm and the Wifi is HORRIBLE!! It goes off and on...we video chat nightly and that even freezes. I guess many of the girls are also complaining about it. Who can help with this?
My daughter can't use her iPhone and Mac connect dorm internet. Anyone know why? What can she do? Thank you!
My daughter is having problems with her kryptonite u lock. It won't lock. the key won't turn when put together. She tried to turn the u part around to opposite side and it still doesn't work. When the two pieces are apart the key turns. She only has 10 minutes between classes. Anyone experience this and have any tips? She's going to have to go to the bike shop and ask for help. 
Hello everyone, my daughter and I were wondering if she needs to buy water bottles or how a student would get water?

So...no. I would say they apparently do not "easily get it" when they need to.[/quote]

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