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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been a fully engaged mother so that I can disengage with zero guilt when each child turns 18. I will have done my duty, and they will owe me nothing. My happiness does not depend on my kids' choices for their lives. They know this.[/quote]

What?  You plan to stop talking to your kids and kick them out at 18?  You sound pretty unhealthy.  [/quote]

I've known people like this, they never should have had kids. I enjoy my kids as adults and will when I have grandkids. If that parent sees it as a duty they suck as a parent.

Bet they aren't involved either, never will be by the sounds of it. [/quote]

Disengaging does not mean never contacting them but it does mean no longer feeling responsible to be available every day or attend to every material need they have. It means that they must live by my rules entirely if they wish to remain in my home. It may mean leaving my home for a new adventure. Their coming of age means FREEDOM for me.[/quote]

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