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From 'emeritus' back to active parenting? Or not?
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<blockquote data-quote="so ready to live" data-source="post: 687838" data-attributes="member: 20054"><p>Hi Suz. A troubling consideration, at best. </p><p></p><p>With the ages of your present kids, in reality, you may still be "only approaching parent emeritus for a long time" depending on many factors at this point. If there is one thing hubs and I have felt, it was that we parented for soooo long due to adopting our fosters. We had someone under our care for 35+ yrs. It's craaazy to acknowledge that. We still believe we were the best home for them all but we honestly grieve those years without the freedom of empty nest. </p><p></p><p>Is there a way to remain their respite? To provide that stability? A tough decision, it's good you're considering the options ahead of time. So much clearer thinking when you are not pressured, isn't there? Continue to weigh your choices carefully as it seems you are doing. Hopefully, their mom will step up. Prayers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="so ready to live, post: 687838, member: 20054"] Hi Suz. A troubling consideration, at best. With the ages of your present kids, in reality, you may still be "only approaching parent emeritus for a long time" depending on many factors at this point. If there is one thing hubs and I have felt, it was that we parented for soooo long due to adopting our fosters. We had someone under our care for 35+ yrs. It's craaazy to acknowledge that. We still believe we were the best home for them all but we honestly grieve those years without the freedom of empty nest. Is there a way to remain their respite? To provide that stability? A tough decision, it's good you're considering the options ahead of time. So much clearer thinking when you are not pressured, isn't there? Continue to weigh your choices carefully as it seems you are doing. Hopefully, their mom will step up. Prayers. [/QUOTE]
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