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Originally Posted by King Rudi
Being a parent is tiring all the way around sir. Mine are 20 and 21. I wished that someone had told me before kids that (most) marriages don't last and that kids give not a single shit about the hell you go through, as a parent, to feed, clothe, educate and instill good morals. I love my boys more than life itself, but amazes me at how they care not for the sacrifices made for them...no matter how great or how insignificant.
In reality, wrap your arms around those little shits and enjoy every second you can with them. The next 15-18 years is going to fly by. Then you'll still be tired......and wish they were the size they are now. Each age comes with it's own challenges. Something else no one ever told me, being a parent is more of the kids teaching you to be a parent that you teaching your kids a damn thing. Enjoy the ride, it will be bumpy....but also very rewarding.
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They do tend to be much more appreciative when they get out in the real word and discover that $ doesn't fall from trees into their laps. We tried hard to instil that that you don't buy things that you cannot afford to pay for in full. At 28 she has been fully self supporting for several years now. For me, she was a terrible baby and small child, but from ~7 on has been very easy on me.