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[quote=Anonymous]We are an international family with parents who live abroad, and most of our friends have similarly long-distance parents. That much grandparent-grandchild togetherness is so alien to me. Growing up, my grandparents lived far away too - I lived the life my kids are living now, with just the nuclear family. I also have a teen who is focused on school and needs downtime. There is absolutely no way I would ever force my kid to spend more time with her grandparents if she doesn't want to. My primary duty is to her. High school is stressful, college admissions are stressful. I protect her time and sanity. You can be a good daughter and look after your parents' health and finances, while still preserving your children's well-being. The grandparents are not owed that much time with their grandkids. [/quote]
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