One of the huge benefits of having a family business. My sons all work for me, so especially as they're homeschooled we're together much more often than most, which has been a particular blessing in the hard times we're presently experiencing as a family. I'm glad you brought this question up in a selfish sort of way, as it gives me another reason to be thankful. I could write a book about what not to do as a dad, but I have always been surrounded by my sons, and would encourage others reading this thread to at least think about a part time hobby that you can do together. And from my experience that hobby will have to generate income for them to hold their attention. Instead of an allowance, which I've never done, an opportunity to earn some spending money of their own under your direction. It helped my oldest get through College with only 5,000 in student loans, as there was always work in his spare time.

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Tim Vaughan, 48 years old, member Redeemer OPC, Santa Maria CA.