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[quote=Anonymous]When kids were young (early elementary) they were in camps, often with a bus and/or aftercare or elaborate carpools with friends with working parents who shared the burden. Some years I was able to work PT.

Mid to late elementary school we got a summer babysitter - one year on our own, a few years shared with neighbors. They’d go to swim team in the morning then hang at home, in neighborhood, or at pool with babysitter for rest of day.

In both scenarios DH or I often had to end early/start late a day or two a week. Luckily we have flexible jobs. Sometimes family friends or grandparents would help if, for example, we had work travel. Usually I’d take a couple weeks off in August (luckily have accrued lots of vacation).

By middle school they were largely on their own (with swim practice and some weeks of camp); luckily I work at home most days so there’s someone around to yell at them to go outside or clean up after themselves, but definitely more electronics than ideal. While I’m in the house I’m pretty much on calls all day so not really interacting with them. Lots of time at the pool, which is luckily bikeable. 
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