I was more of a free-range parent when my kids were little. Now that one is old enough to drive, I track him.

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A teen boy sits in the driver's seat of the family car before taking his two younger siblings to school (also pictured in the car).
The first time my son drove both of his siblings to school, I was glad I could track them on an app.

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I started a business with my parents. We had to learn how to work together and not take things personally.

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Cornilia Issa started a company with her parents five years ago.

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I bought a duplex with my ex so we could co-parent our son. He has 2 rooms and I get privacy.

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The author and her ex bought a duplex together to coparent their son.

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I moved from Sweden to Los Angeles. I wasn't prepared for how seriously American parents take playdates.

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I'm an American stuck in Dubai. I just want to get home in time for my kid's 1st birthday.

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My 8-year-old invited his 4 best friends for dinner. I sat at a separate table and watched them have fun independently.

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The author's son invited his best friends for dinner.

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My grandfather founded Radio Flyer. I took over the company at 28 and don't want my kids to feel pressured into the family business.

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Robert Pasin took over the family business when he was 28 years old.

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My son bought a $2 car and learned how to fix it himself. It gave him the independence he was craving.

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The author's son bought a $2 car and fixed it over two summers.

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I've been to Disney World in every season. Here are 7 reasons winter is the best time of year to go.

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The author has been to Disney World during every season.

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I go clubbing with my 4 daughters in matching outfits. It's got us through hard times.

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Jen Dixon goes dancing with her four daughters.

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