My kids are in their 20s, and they still live with me. I don't charge rent or urge them to move out.
Lori Meo's kids are in their early 20s. They live at home and don't have to pay rent. She also allows them to bring their partners to sleep over.
Parenting
When my son was arrested, I took a step back and let him face the consequences. It was a turning point for both of us.
I didn't know how to help my son after he got arrested. I wanted to fix it for him, but he had to face this alone. It was a good decision for us both.
My son dropped out of high school and community college. I supported his choices every step of the way.
My son dropped out of school and people in our lives didn't understand. It was the right choice for him, and he's found his path now.
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I felt guilty every time I left my kid to work out. I reminded myself that, as an older mom, staying healthy is most important.
I struggled to work out because I always wanted to be there for my daughter. But once I let go of the mom guilt, my daughter and I thrived.
I thought I was doing everything right as a parent. Then my kid's teacher told me about his disruptive behavior in class.
My 7-year-old is a caring and kind kid, but he sometimes misbehaves, and I'm left wondering what I'm doing wrong as a parent.
My daughter was homeschooled for the first few years of her education. When she asked to go to a local school, she thrived.
Homeschooling worked well for our family, but my daughter wanted to go to school with her friends. She's now thriving there, too.
I came to terms with not having my own kids. Now, I'm finally at peace with not being a grandmother.
It took me a while to come to terms with not having kids. Now, friends are having grandchildren, and I'm accepting not being a grandmother, either.
My family is forgoing big vacations, and instead, we splurged on a big couch. It has brought us together like never before.
As a parent, I should prioritize experiences over items. But my teens are finally hanging out with me and opening up to me — all thanks to our couch.
My kids say things like 'I hate you' when they don't get their way. It's hard not to take it personally.
I was not prepared for how hard it was going to be to parent teenagers. They would fight my rules and tell me they hated me.
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I take care of my mom and my 2 kids. I had to quit my job to fulfill all their needs.
Kate Curtis' mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was 71. To take care of her mom and her kids, she had to quit her job.
My teenager finally can get a driver's license. He's not remotely interested.
I'm a Gen X and couldn't wait to get a driver's license. My teenager is Gen Z and he couldn't care less about getting one.
We still rent in our 30s. We spend our money on organic food and schools and feel we don't need to buy a house to be happy.
My husband and I realized we'd rather rent than buy a house. We spend our money on organic food and schools for our daughter, and are happier for it.
I wasn't prepared for the loneliness I felt when my ex and I separated. When my son isn't here, the silence in my house is overwhelming.
My ex-husband and I separated last year. The silence in my house when my son is with him is overwhelming.
I was almost a helicopter parent, but slowly giving my kids more independence is working wonders for their self-reliance
I wanted to protect my kids from danger and was almost a helicopter parent. I realized I needed to give them more independence, and they're thriving.
I'm over-involved in my daughter's life and often check in with her college professors. She wants space, but I can't let go.
My daughter has just started college, and I'm frequently contacting her professors to see if she's in class and if she seems distressed. I can't stop.
My decorating aesthetic is 'I have kids.' We keep toys, art supplies, and stuffed animals in our shared space so we have easy access to them and to each other.
I'll have a more curated decorating aesthetic when my kids are older. For now, I'm happy living amongst the chaos of toys and art supplies.
I was in the delivery room when my daughter gave birth. I was worried about overstepping and made sure she knew I was there to support her.
My daughter asked me to be in the delivery room when she gave birth. I wanted to support her and didn't want to weigh in on decisions unless asked.
My family is moving to Spain for a year. We are keeping our house and insurance in the US, but our kids will go to a school in Madrid.
Bethany Stevens, her husband and kids, are moving to Madrid for a year. They are keeping their house in NY and kids will go to school in Spanish.