You know what makes me laugh? When people say things like, “You’re having a baby? Congratulations! Get ready for sleepless nights for the next 18 years!” Or some variation thereof. People love to latch on to the 18-year thing, as if your child becomes a legal adult and then you’re free and clear. If I’m any indication, 18 years is only the beginning of the parent-child relationship. Read more at TheBump.com.
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Parenting definitely doesn’t end at 18! My mom tells me that all the time. Even at 42, she is still parenting me, giving me advice, helping me with things, worrying about my children. Grandchildren bring a whole new level of parenting, don’t forget about that!