I was raised by my mom and her sisters. Growing up with 3 'mothers' has made me a more thoughtful adult.

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I grew up in a split-level home with my mom and her two sisters. My unconventional, modern upbringing shaped who I am now.

Sara Sturek

Every US state ranked by the cost of raising a child, from least to most expensive

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
A child at a day care center.
A LendingTree study found that, on average, it costs $303,418 to raise a child over 18 years.

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I don't know if I'd want my teen self to know where I am now, without one of the most important people in my life

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I'm 51 and child-free, and the sole caretaker for my 92-year-old dad. It's taken a toll on my social life.

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Naomi Holbrook and her 92-year-old father.
Naomi Holbrook is the sole caretaker for her 92-year-old father.

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When I moved abroad, I left my parents behind in Mexico. I didn't expect our relationship to change so dramatically.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Santiago Barraza Lopez and his parents
The author (middle) grew closer to his parents after moving abroad.

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I moved back in with my parents at 30 and am still here 10 years later. I used to feel embarrassed but now I see it as a privilege.

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Diana Choi.

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I swore I'd never move back to my hometown. When I became a mom, I changed my mind so I could be close to my parents.

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Lindsay Karp and her husband
The author decided to stay in her hometown after becoming a wife and a mother.

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I watched my daughter win Olympic gold. There's a lot no one sees on TV, but it was the experience of a lifetime.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
The author, second from left, posing with her family after her daughter's Olympic gold medal win.
I supported my daughter at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, where she won a gold medal.

Nancy Jorgensen

I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.

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A selfie of a man at the beach in Malta.
Christopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta.

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I take solo trips to Japan every year without my kids. It may seem selfish, but it makes me a better parent.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
Author Ashley Franzen smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.

Ashley Franzen

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