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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 210619" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Something I've done to support my kids when they've left - I sent them a copy of my recipe book, all the recipes I've collected and written up, the basics of the food they grew up with and how to make it. I was at one stage turning it into a commercial cookbook (for busy people on a tight budget) and actually asked the kids to let me know if they had any difficulty following the instructions. A sort of, "Pick a recipe you know you like and try to follow my instructions; anything you find difficult please let me know so I can fix the instructions to make it easier." That way they don't feel like they're leaning on me, they are on a footing of helping me (but still getting some really practical help from me that they need).</p><p></p><p>It's help you can give, without being a doormat in any way. It's actually working towards increasing independence which is your goal for him as parent.</p><p></p><p>It mightn't be a recipe book, instead it could be some handy hints (such as my method of deodorising/destaining clothes using vinegar).</p><p></p><p>Even if he's leaving under a cloud, there are still things you can do to ease the transition and keep the communication open.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 210619, member: 1991"] Something I've done to support my kids when they've left - I sent them a copy of my recipe book, all the recipes I've collected and written up, the basics of the food they grew up with and how to make it. I was at one stage turning it into a commercial cookbook (for busy people on a tight budget) and actually asked the kids to let me know if they had any difficulty following the instructions. A sort of, "Pick a recipe you know you like and try to follow my instructions; anything you find difficult please let me know so I can fix the instructions to make it easier." That way they don't feel like they're leaning on me, they are on a footing of helping me (but still getting some really practical help from me that they need). It's help you can give, without being a doormat in any way. It's actually working towards increasing independence which is your goal for him as parent. It mightn't be a recipe book, instead it could be some handy hints (such as my method of deodorising/destaining clothes using vinegar). Even if he's leaving under a cloud, there are still things you can do to ease the transition and keep the communication open. Marg [/QUOTE]
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