Few parents want their children to leave home. I preferred my children when
the were about grown because I could relate  to them better than when they were
younger. My kids kidded me about everything and that was fun. When we were
around my family, especially my brother, he thought my kids were dissing me, but
that is how we related. For example, they kidded me about my CP, my weight
and being absent minded. When they left I really missed them. They left with 3
months of each other.
They are better off. I have some cousins who live almost where they grew up
and they are narrow minded and not very sophisticated.


Bobby

> Agreed, Joy.  It's a natural part of life for parents to let go of their
> children; sure they're sad, but they have to let go at some point or the
> kids
> will never grow up and be on their own.
>
> Kat
>
> On Friday 10 October 2003 01:13 pm, you wrote:
> >Hi Kathy Jo,
> >
> ><<No wonder why I still live with my parents.  I don't want them to be
> >sad.>>
> >
> >It's good to hear from you... it's been a while.  It bothers me to hear you
> >say that, though.  You should live the kind of life you want to live.  Part
> >of having children is watching them grow up, move on, and live their own
> >lives (or so I've heard... ; )  I know that my parents miss me when I'm at
> >school, but they love that I'm doing what makes me happy and fulfilled.
> >I'm sure your parents would feel the same way.
> >
> >~Joy~
>