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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 142359" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>You wrote a good letter and I like the therapist's response. There is no question that coming home to a totally unstructured home is really hard for our kids. For Justin, it would be doubly hard because you're stuck working weekends -- that's going to make it hard even when he's in school. Even though your mother is beginning to understand that her little boy is growing up, I doubt she'll be able to give him the structure he'll need while you're working. So, be very concrete in what will happen when he comes home -- from wake up time to bed time, to the times in between. That doesn't mean every minute has to be covered, just that there have to be set schedules and those must be adhered to by everyone involved in his life.</p><p> </p><p>No question single parenthood stinks. Sometimes, couple parenting is even worse, as you stated. You're doing an awesome job. Don't ever feel guilty (well, try not to) about raising your son alone. Kids survive single parents quite well. They know they're loved and, hopefully, one day they'll even appreciate the sacrifices made by their parent. You and Justin are close. He's secure in your love. That's the best gift you'll ever give him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 142359, member: 3626"] You wrote a good letter and I like the therapist's response. There is no question that coming home to a totally unstructured home is really hard for our kids. For Justin, it would be doubly hard because you're stuck working weekends -- that's going to make it hard even when he's in school. Even though your mother is beginning to understand that her little boy is growing up, I doubt she'll be able to give him the structure he'll need while you're working. So, be very concrete in what will happen when he comes home -- from wake up time to bed time, to the times in between. That doesn't mean every minute has to be covered, just that there have to be set schedules and those must be adhered to by everyone involved in his life. No question single parenthood stinks. Sometimes, couple parenting is even worse, as you stated. You're doing an awesome job. Don't ever feel guilty (well, try not to) about raising your son alone. Kids survive single parents quite well. They know they're loved and, hopefully, one day they'll even appreciate the sacrifices made by their parent. You and Justin are close. He's secure in your love. That's the best gift you'll ever give him. [/QUOTE]
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