I've been a room parent for over a decade. I've gotten some outlandish requests, and it's mostly thankless, but it's worth it

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I've been a room parent for over a decade. I've gotten some outlandish requests, and it's mostly thankless, but it's worth it

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The author says being a room parent for her kids has its perks.
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I've been a room parent for over 10 years.
The role is mostly thankless, and it's not an easy one to do.
Still, it has its perks, and it's worth the time and energy.
At the beginning of every…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-08-29 10:11:02.