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<blockquote data-quote="mrscatinthehat" data-source="post: 98914" data-attributes="member: 2063"><p>All of the things we learn raising these kids. What to do, what not to do, how many different ways to try things, where to go to find info etc, etc, etc.</p><p></p><p>I sit here wondering (as I am looking at a couple of parent educator workshops) what do I do with this information when my kids are no longer in need of me to advocate for them. I can't tell you how many books/pamphlets/classes etc I have done in order to be better prepared to take care of and convince others to help me take care of my kids. The thing is I know I don't know it all (who does) but I know a lot. In the last five years my brain has sponged in a ton of stuff. Good and bad. </p><p></p><p>As we prepare to transition our children to adulthood (whichever direction that means they will go) what do I do with the knowledge I have? How do I transition me? Of course here I can help on things I know. But in the world what do I do with all of this "wisdom"? </p><p></p><p>I woke up this morning just wondering after they are out of the house (woo hoo) what do I do? I mean I work part time, have a couple of hobbies, read things like that but those don't FILL my days like all of the stuff for difficult children. </p><p></p><p>Do I just walk away and say ok now I am done? That seems like such a waste (not that taking care of my kids is but not continuing to us the knowledge).</p><p></p><p>I mean I don't have a degree (well not one on paper anyway) in anything so how could I even begin to do anything with this?</p><p></p><p>I know maybe this is premature but as we get closer to transitioning the first one into adulthood it won't be long and they will all be there.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for letting me ramble. </p><p></p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrscatinthehat, post: 98914, member: 2063"] All of the things we learn raising these kids. What to do, what not to do, how many different ways to try things, where to go to find info etc, etc, etc. I sit here wondering (as I am looking at a couple of parent educator workshops) what do I do with this information when my kids are no longer in need of me to advocate for them. I can't tell you how many books/pamphlets/classes etc I have done in order to be better prepared to take care of and convince others to help me take care of my kids. The thing is I know I don't know it all (who does) but I know a lot. In the last five years my brain has sponged in a ton of stuff. Good and bad. As we prepare to transition our children to adulthood (whichever direction that means they will go) what do I do with the knowledge I have? How do I transition me? Of course here I can help on things I know. But in the world what do I do with all of this "wisdom"? I woke up this morning just wondering after they are out of the house (woo hoo) what do I do? I mean I work part time, have a couple of hobbies, read things like that but those don't FILL my days like all of the stuff for difficult children. Do I just walk away and say ok now I am done? That seems like such a waste (not that taking care of my kids is but not continuing to us the knowledge). I mean I don't have a degree (well not one on paper anyway) in anything so how could I even begin to do anything with this? I know maybe this is premature but as we get closer to transitioning the first one into adulthood it won't be long and they will all be there. Thanks for letting me ramble. Beth [/QUOTE]
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