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<blockquote data-quote="Mom2oddson" data-source="post: 389994" data-attributes="member: 65"><p>husband and I were having this discussion over the weekend. Last year difficult child-Steph didn't even show up until the 27th when she wanted her gifts. Both easy child and difficult child-Ant were with us on Christmas. Last year, we kept everything even between the three of them. This year, we decided no to worry about it. easy child and Ant NEED money. easy child has college expenses (like more text books) and Ant is on his own, he needs things like toothpaste and stuff. Steph is getting everything she demands from the in-laws. So, we will get Steph something - I might make an afghan or something. Then, if she shows up on Christmas she has something. Because we do love her and want to get her something. However, we aren't going to worry about fair. </p><p></p><p>The boys are still part of our family. They call, they stop by, they offer help around here. They are part of the family. Steph only comes around when there is something in it for her - christmas/birthday. The way we look at it is, why should the boys get less just because Steph might throw a fit? </p><p></p><p>Don't know if that helps. It's not easy being a parent, especially to difficult children. {{{hugs}}}</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mom2oddson, post: 389994, member: 65"] husband and I were having this discussion over the weekend. Last year difficult child-Steph didn't even show up until the 27th when she wanted her gifts. Both easy child and difficult child-Ant were with us on Christmas. Last year, we kept everything even between the three of them. This year, we decided no to worry about it. easy child and Ant NEED money. easy child has college expenses (like more text books) and Ant is on his own, he needs things like toothpaste and stuff. Steph is getting everything she demands from the in-laws. So, we will get Steph something - I might make an afghan or something. Then, if she shows up on Christmas she has something. Because we do love her and want to get her something. However, we aren't going to worry about fair. The boys are still part of our family. They call, they stop by, they offer help around here. They are part of the family. Steph only comes around when there is something in it for her - christmas/birthday. The way we look at it is, why should the boys get less just because Steph might throw a fit? Don't know if that helps. It's not easy being a parent, especially to difficult children. {{{hugs}}} [/QUOTE]
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