I sort of miss the aspects of parenting. For a brief time, while I was married I had a stepson and I have also been a foster parent at the same time. Finding creative ways to channel all that energy was a joy. Tyler, my stepson, had a computer by kindergarten, he was in martial arts at 4 years old, he loved sports. I hope the years I spent parenting left some mark on his life. My ex-wife has kept him away, although I do get to see him on occasion at his father's house (I know her first husband). Yes, a hyper kid can get on your nerves at times, but the joys of seeing them grow and mature are worth it.