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[quote=Anonymous]For the sake of this discussion, "Crammers" are family/friends who have no problem sharing tight quarters and sub-par conditions for the sake of family togetherness, and Need Spacers are those who have tried and simply can't live that way, even for a few days, even Because Family.

I see it both ways, I really do. But here's what I don't get. Crammers claim to be so laid back and go with the flow, and it's all good and whatever works...until someone doesn't see the world exactly the same way they do. Crammers put guilt trips upon Need Spacers, and cast them as "rigid," "inflexible," and "your priorities are all off," Because Family. If you were truly flexible and down for whatever works, you would let the Need Spacers do what they need to do.

And for the record, I don't think all kids are inherently Crammers who have a jolly good time sleeping 10 deep in Grandma's living room. I can remember tons of sleepless nights at my family's lake cottage with this approach. Yes, it was fun and a great adventure, in many ways. But I was sleepless, anxious and uncomfortable. As a parent now, I know myself, and I know my kids, and we are just not going to be Crammers unless there are truly extreme circumstances at play.

Enjoy cramming--and I truly mean that! But if someone doesn't want to, just move on and leave them alone. If you don't, YOU are the rigid, inflexible one who can't go with the flow. [/quote]

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