What are some particular speedbumps you've hit in this area due to being a parent?
Finding time. As a single parent and not having a live in it's all about the schedules, sick kids and having somewhere to go so that I may have company. Now, this one doesn't relate to the kids thing but my ex has taken to being a complete ass when it comes to me having company in my home. He doesn't live here, is not on the lease but feels the need to intimidate my friends. That has been more of an obstacle than my kids have been.

Do your children know about your interests?
My kids are 15 and 7. I'm sure my oldest has a few ideas of what is going on but he is pretty naive so I'm hoping he doesn't have a clear picture. My lil one has no clue. I have had a Dom come over late at night when they were in bed. We try to be very quiet but if they were lighter sleepers that wouldn't be at all possible. Thank goodness I can take my whippings somewhat quietly.

If you had a choice would you mind one way or the other if your children were into BDSM when they got older? (Not with you, let's leave any incest out on this one please.)
I wouldn't mind at all if my kids chose to do this as long as they are safe. I feel so much freedom and am so much happier than I was before. This is where I've needed to be my whole life.

In the community how protective are you when it comes to identifying yourself as a parent/talking about your kids? Do you ever worry about that whole "online" aspect here?
I tell people I meet I have kids. They need to understand that my time is limited and I would rather be open as to the reasons why. I've been a single mom since I was 18 and I've always stood by my rule of no one meets my kids unless the relationship is going somewhere. I don't want them to get attached or ask hey where is so and so, haven't seen him around for awhile. I grew up like that and I'm not doing it to my kids.

If you are a sub, do you see raising your children as another act of being a good sub to your partner or do you take a different position/differentiate? Please describe your views of your position as a mother/father vs your position as a sub.
My parenting style has nothing to do with my sexual style. I am dominant all the way with my kids. I'm not saying they are beaten but I am definitely the Queen of my castle. The kids know who the boss is. When I was married they knew that I was the primary caregiver. My ex and I agreed on most issues with the kids. If he made a decision about my son then it was to be discussed with me first and I would not over rule him. I did this because I wanted my son to know that the new parent in the house has authority also. Will I do this with my next relationship? I'm not so sure. I think it's best that I do the raising of my kids on my own since things don't work out.

If you are a dom, do you find your parenting style to be authoritarian? Please describe the differences in your treatment of your child vs your partner.
Does not apply to me.

Feel free to add any general thoughts you have on the topic, even if it isn't an answer to one of these Q's.