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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are lashing out at you, just like a toddler or teen, because you are safe. Whatever they do, you will love them. Hopefully unconditionally. They are in decline, and because they didn't make a plan or don't have enough money to make a plan happen, they are scared. And, losing control. Try to be compassionate. Try to remember that your children are learning from your interactions with your parents. One day, you will be old and your children will be interacting with you in hopefully a compassionate way. It's hard. And physically and emotionally exhausting. And, worth it.[/quote] Yes, we also want to teach our kids boundaries and HEALTHY interactions. It is NOT a good example to allow emotionally abusive behavior from a elderly parent because I don't want my child to think...oh it's OK for a significant other or family to behave this way. My parents saved enough money. They just won't spend it or deal. They want to live in denial.[/quote]
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