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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thunderfoot" data-source="post: 2423733" data-attributes="member: 34175">I'll second that in a HEARTBEAT!My olderst is 16 and youngest is 11 (soon to be 12), as far as advice, I agree with the gaming at your house, play with others who will support you (other parents or parents with older kids who don't game are a big help), allow time for diaper changes, feedings, "crying" time, etc. As for parenting advice - love them always, discipline (kids need it and wil respect you for it later) as needed (but never in anger), and share in their hobbies and they may share in yours. My son plays in my gaming group - my daughter abandoned it.  I'm not angry or saddened (my sister didn't like gaming either) and she is now one of the older children who helps with t he younger children while we game (BONUS!!).  My group is rather strange but hopefully it's make-up will help you make some decisions and educate the other members of your group about what is going to happen.   My wife and I have been married for 17+ years (18 in October), but we are both under 40 (I was 18 she was 20 when we tied the knot).  Q (my son) came along right after so we have a lot of experience under our belts.  Another couple has three children (oldest is 11, middle is 6, youngest is 2) and have been married for 12 years.  We have two couples that just crossed their 1st and 2nd anniversaries), a couple that just got engaged (single guy and divorced mother of 2/ie instant family/), and three single guys (yes we have a VERY LARGE group).  How does it work - a lot of understanding and a whole lot of work.  Part of that is learning to give and TAKE advice when its offered, and understand that everyone is trying to help, not run your life.   I have learned to live by the phrase, It isn't always easy, but it's always worth it.</blockquote>

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