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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Blood is thicker than water. Also, this is cultural - in some cultures, you always take care of your parents for your entire adult life.[/quote]
And at the direct detriment of your spouse and children. Money, effort, time, absence, stress, quality of life, living arrangements, etc.

Agree, some cultures have big strings attached, especially to their sons. [/quote]

You see (your children’s) grandparents as a complete drain, which may be true. For others, grandparents offer wisdom, infinite patience and unconditional love, a sense of belonging, nutritious and delicious cooking, culture, opportunities for adventure, babysitting, inheritance, an opportunity for kids to learn to find the beauty in people and practice giving and taking, and the list goes on.

Everything comes at a cost. Do you see your pet as a total drain? A good grandparent is priceless. [/quote]

DP. You're right, of course, but those "good grandparents" are hard to come by these days. My kids sure don't have any: grandpas have passed away and grandmas are waiting to be catered to. [/quote]

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