My twins had never spent more than a night apart. When one went to Europe for 6 weeks, they barely spoke.

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The author's twins had done everything together for 19 years.

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My youngest son is 28. I'm still paying his phone bill.

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The author says she's still paying her 28-year-old's phone bill.

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I let my 8-year-old son roam the neighborhood freely. Other parents nearby are starting to let their kids do the same.

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The author's son rides his bike around the neighborhood without parental supervision.

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