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My parents had a small cottage in The Peak District, which they used for summer holidays. After I was born they started to go to the cottage more. In the end, we used to pack up the car every Friday evening after school and drive for 3 hours to get to the peace and quiet of our lovely cottage. During the week my parents worked in the IT industry near London, we went to expensive private schools and we all worked long hours and travelled a long way to school or work.

We hardly saw each other. We had a lot of babysitters as my parents had to work long hours. Every Sunday evening we used to lock up the cottage. But it got harder and harder to leave. Every Sunday morning was torture and we all hated the idea of leaving our village friends and the beautiful views. Last year my Dad had had enough. He sold our big house near London and my parents gave up their jobs and long working hours.

They bought a smaller car and sold our speedboat. We are now squashed in to our holiday cottage, two adults, three kids and a dog. My parents get the work they can and do lots of work from home. We never have babysitters. The best change for me is that I am not in a large class in a huge school. I go with my brothers to a tiny local school. After school my Mum doesn't need to drive us around as we get on our bikes and cycle round to see friends.

My life is just so different. We feel calm and happy. We have got fewer things. Dad can't buy us all the CDs and stuff we used to want. I am outdoors more and have less time for my computer. I have got less but for me it seems like so much more. I am so glad we changed our life.

Text from British Council