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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, at times. I would never tell my kids that I feel bad if they said I hate you (which I know they don't really mean) or if they hug / tell another family member they love him/her (that was an example an earlier poster had given - that actually wouldn't bother me at all - not sure who'd be so insecure that that would bother them!). But, I have explained to my kids that they hurt my feelings on occasion - usually when I did something nice for them that I don't think they are appreciating.  I'm not trying to make them feel guilty but I want them to appreciate what they have and especially if I have gone out of my way to buy them something they like and/take them to an activity they want to go.  I don't want my kids going through life being arrogant and entitled. Again, it's not about making them feel guilty but having a sense of gratitude and understanding that the world doesn't involve around them.  I think it's a good life lesson for kids to realize their behavior can impact others. [/quote]

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