I'm a mom of 2 teens. When they are out partying, they need to give me the address and phone of an adult present.

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The author (not pictured) has location tracking on her teenagers' phones.

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My mother-in-law often asks my kids when they'll make them great-grandparents. I don't mind if it never happens.

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The author doesn't mind if she doesn't become a grandparent.

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I took 6 months of leave after the birth of my first child. It was too long for me.

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The author (not pictured) felt financial stress because of how long her leave was.

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I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.

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Winnie Thompson dropped of her son in college in 2024 and is figuring life without him at home.

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I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don't prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.

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You might want to store your money in an interest-bearing bank account while waiting for mortgage rate drops.

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I moved from New York City to London. The job hunt was a culture shock but it was worth it for the healthcare and work-life balance.

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I (right) and my husband (left) moved to the UK in 2023.

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I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

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The author's daughters (not pictured) walked three blocks alone to sports practice.

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My daughter was too overwhelmed to focus on her college applications. I became the nagging parent.

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The author, left, is frustrated because her daughter, right, doesn't want to do her college applications.

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My husband and I moved from the US to Canada 13 years ago. We love the free healthcare and the friends we've made.

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Living in Toronto is like living in a smaller, cleaner version of NYC.

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My best friend and I gave our daughters the same name. We hoped it would strengthen their bond.

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The author and her best friend gave their daughters the same name.

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