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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do get a bit annoyed at my boomer parents, who are always on vacation, while I have small children at home, a demanding career, and cannot get enough sleep.[/quote]

That’s weird. Why would you be annoyed by that? They’re your kids.[/quote]

They live a life of leisure while I work nonstop.  It gets annoying when they want to see the grandkids but cannot watch them for 15 minutes so I can get work done.[/quote]

Working non stop is likely your choice to fund your lifestyle. Assuming you are making more than minimum wage and not living in a studio apartment in an unsafe area. 
They’ve had their years of work. You can live a life of leisure when you retire. [/quote]

Wrong.  Work nonstop to support kids.[/quote]

Chose to have kids. [/quote]

Sure but the actions of my parents have consequences.  We cannot stand to be around them since they cannot lift a finger.  This is a trend for boomer grandparents.[/quote]

Why did you have kids and what did you really expect?[/quote]

How is this a relevant question? She’s pissed off at her parents and that’s her choice and right. If they don’t help her, she won’t help them either, simple as that. [/quote]

No. She has decided all boomer parents are the worst. She can hate on her parents, but she can't speak for everyone. My parents are boomers and this doesn't describe them. They also didn't get much or any help from their parents. I don't see this great trend, of fact, PP supposed does.[/quote]

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