Kate Davenport
Kate Davenport asked Lois McMaster Bujold:

I don't see an actual story here, but I wonder how Bosha is doing as a co-parent in the house of two very busy, strong willed adults, a role he must never have envisioned. Also because someone I know is living with her daughter, son-in-law, and three boys under the age of 8. She is starting to chafe under the apparent assumption that, since she is retired, she will always be available for child care. (?)

Lois McMaster Bujold
Sounds like a job for fanficwoman...

Though at Adelis-Tanar-Bosha's economic level, there would be plenty of servants around; Bosha also has a job, possibly a new one or two, so I don't think the parallel with your acquaintance would hold.

Ta, L.

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