Friday, October 11, 2024

My Kid Grew Up & Now He Wants Me To Butt Out

What do I do?
Scary Mommy Daily
Oct. 11, 2024
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My Kid Grew Up & Now He Wants Me To Butt Out

"Not that long ago, my son really needed me. Some days, he needed me for more than I could give. But suddenly, those days are distant memories," writes Diana Park. "As much as I thought I'd enjoy free time back then — along with extra headspace and not feeling touched out every day — the transition is harder than I thought." Worth reading, even if the days of independent kids seem far, far away.

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