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Holidays Ahead...Anybody else dreading them?
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<blockquote data-quote="Beta" data-source="post: 753578" data-attributes="member: 22597"><p>Wise, I don't think you sound bitter; I think you sound realistic and aware of how things are. These behaviors are so hurtful--I'm so sorry. I have felt that way with both of our kids from time to time--just kind of an indifference from them. You're right--it has nothing to do with wanting a gift. It has everything to do with wanting to see some evidence of love and appreciation from our kids. Sometimes I wonder how prevalent this is and whether its a generational thing? </p><p></p><p>One thing I noticed about my kids, as they were growing up, was the fact that they never asked about what my husband and I were like when we were kids or what our growing up years were like. This was very curious to me because when I was growing up, we were curious about what our parents were like as kids and the experiences they had. I remember listening to stories from my mother and my grandparents about years past and being curious. Neither of my kids have ever expressed any curiosity about our growing up years. I still can't figure it out, but I have always found it somewhat hurtful. </p><p></p><p>I am definitely dreading the holidays. Our youngest son will be with us, and I'm thankful for that, but there will be an empty place at the table.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Beta, post: 753578, member: 22597"] Wise, I don't think you sound bitter; I think you sound realistic and aware of how things are. These behaviors are so hurtful--I'm so sorry. I have felt that way with both of our kids from time to time--just kind of an indifference from them. You're right--it has nothing to do with wanting a gift. It has everything to do with wanting to see some evidence of love and appreciation from our kids. Sometimes I wonder how prevalent this is and whether its a generational thing? One thing I noticed about my kids, as they were growing up, was the fact that they never asked about what my husband and I were like when we were kids or what our growing up years were like. This was very curious to me because when I was growing up, we were curious about what our parents were like as kids and the experiences they had. I remember listening to stories from my mother and my grandparents about years past and being curious. Neither of my kids have ever expressed any curiosity about our growing up years. I still can't figure it out, but I have always found it somewhat hurtful. I am definitely dreading the holidays. Our youngest son will be with us, and I'm thankful for that, but there will be an empty place at the table. [/QUOTE]
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