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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So the step grandmom is involved in the visit and does not

- initiate a goodbye
- or say , hey Bart no goodbye for grandma, no hug or handshake?
Someone is all up in arms because their grandkid did not say goodbye?
Get 5 lives.
I most definitely  tell my kid that proper manners dictate a thank you and a goodbye to both grandparents. But damn, my kid and my grandkids could leave without saying goodbye and it would not be an issue AT FREAKING ALL.
Geez.[/quote]

Would your kids choose to basically sleep most of the day and then ignore your parents for the entire trip.  Just because the grandfather doesn't want him coming back to stay, that doesn't mean he doesn't are about him.  Clearly the trip didn't work for anyone involved.  Maybe the best course of action would be day or dinner/lunch outings with OP and her DS.   That might be a much more pleasant experience for everyone.  OP could pick something that she knows her DS and dad would like.  Not wanting the extended stay doesn't mean he doesn't love his grandson.  My DC loves my mom and is happy for her to come visit us.  He doesn't want to stay at her house for more than one night because my mom doesn't plan any activities and there are no kids his age around.  He wouldn't ignore them and is pleasant while he's there, but makes it clear when he gets home that it's very boring for him.   Now we stay at a hotel close enough where there is a beach, pool and other activities.  My parents come over and stay at the hotel.  Everyone is happy.  If you were older, you might understand how rude/frustrating what OP's DS did was to her father.  Sleeping until the afternoon and then basically ignoring elder adults who are attempting to interact with you shows a major lack of respect for your elders.  I get OP's dad's reaction, even if American culture says that behavior is ok.  [/quote]

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