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Having been the oldest of six children, I found raising my own eight to be not much of challenge. I love having a large family. My kids range in age from 28 yrs to 6 yrs old. Currently, we also have a 3 month old foster daughter here as well. Out of my eight only three are left at home. I cannot tell you how much I miss my grown children. They are not just my kids but also my best friends.
I am very grateful for the church we attended when the kids were small. Most of us home schooled and shared the responsibility of our children's education. We swapped children once a week in order to teach them a subject that each of us were skilled in. For instance, I am a nurse so I would teach the kids first aid, nutrition, and related health topics. Others would teach my kids Spanish, Piano, sewing, drama etc. Not only did my kids get the benefit of the adult's knowledge, but they also were then exposed to another person's teaching style.
My husband has been very helpful to me and takes an active role in raising our children. I don't think I could have successfully raised our children without him.
Kathy in Colorado
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