My teen just got his driver's license. I refuse to install a tracking app on his phone even though I'm scared for him.

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The author's son, not pictured, is a teen who just got his driver's license.

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I'm 41, and I thought I'd always be child-free. I decided to have kids so my parents could be grandparents.

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Courtney Kocak with her parents and husband standing in a living room and smiling at the camera.
Courtney Kocak and her husband recently decided they want to have kids.

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My wife and I have always known we don't want kids. We want to spend our time doing other things.

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The author and his now-wife don't want biological kids.

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I founded a bike company and have built my net worth to $30 million. Leaving too much money to my sons would make their lives less rich.

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Ryan McFarland founded Strider Bikes when his oldest son was 2.

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I start holiday planning early. It takes the pressure off and my kids know what to expect.

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The author (not pictured) starts celebrating on October 1st, and her kids know what to expect.

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I'm terrified to let my son play tackle football. But he loves the game, so I signed him up for flag football as a compromise.

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The author has always been opposed to her son playing football.

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I was an overworked teacher in the US, so I moved to Portugal. I couldn't be happier with my decision.

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I have learned to love Portuguese wine which often costs about $2 a glass.

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I had my first 2 kids in my early 30s and thought I was done. I fell in love again and had a baby in my 40s.

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The author (not pictured) had two kids in her late 20s and a third one in her late 30s.

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I respect my kids' decision not to have children. Now, I need to accept it means I won't be a grandmother.

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The author's kids don't want to have their own children.

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I'm a mom of 5 and a CEO. My financial success means I can be more present with my kids and support other creatives.

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Maya Smith with her products
Maya Smith founded the brand The Doux with her husband.

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