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Parenting

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5. Beware of your treatment of your kids, for one day they will be caring for you.

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 10:43 AM

Apr 2012

Mine already have to at times because of my physical condition. It's hard to accept the reversal of roles.

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What do you do when your youngest turns 17 and doesn't want gifts because.... [View all] HopeHoops Apr 2012 OP

Praise her for her understanding and compassion ... zbdent Apr 2012 #1

I'd feel really proud I'd raised such a wonderful 17 year old Melissa G Apr 2012 #2

I watched a couple of movies with her. She liked the "Papa Time". HopeHoops Apr 2012 #3

Yeah, That is what my husband did with my elder daughter Melissa G Apr 2012 #4

That is Eldest daughter's favorite threat Melissa G Apr 2012 #6

My oldest gave me Control-Z Jul 2012 #8

it's ok that you and your kids have the reversal role. joeve09 Jul 2012 #7