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In a message dated 8/5/2003 9:20:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> alright, here is the latest thing that people say to me now when I tell
> them we are going to keep our youngest ones home... "Oh, that is great for YOU,
> but I could never do it" or "how in the world would I get my children to
> listen to me (or even better to "mind" me) .... these arguements make me so much
> happier that I have chosen this route ... but alas, also I feel a little
> saddened by the reality that most parents feel this way :( Kelli
>

I explain that the dynamics change when you're around each other more. If you
have a conflict, there's time and energy to work it out and find solutions
without having to rush off to the next thing, and everyone has more reason to
make an effort to get along. People seem to really get that.

Kathryn


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