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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't even think they sound clueless. They're just from a different generation, one in which the world didn't change to cater to children. Rather children learned to adapt.

[b]Your job is not to teach/raise your parents. Your job is to teach your children how to be in this world with different types of people. Teach them how to have conversations with people other than their friends. Teach them how to behave when they're bored. [/b]It's ridiculous that you're mad at your parents when your children are acting like brats.[/quote]

This.[/quote]

Agreed.  My kids are HS age now but I remember similar conversations with my kids and my parents.  While the grandparents could ideally phrase things differently (without guilt) the message shouldn't be lost.  They want to see you and your kids more.  In my own situation, my parents have both had strokes (but still relatively independent) and my oldest will be leaving for college in less than 2 years.  I wish I'd spent more time with my parents and am making a concerted effort to see them more now.

Find some ways for the get-togethers to be more enjoyable for everyone.  Sitting around the house bored out of your mind isn't working for everyone involved.  Put a little work into making the visits more engaging and positive for you, your kids, and your parents.

Your kids won't be little for much longer and your parents won't be around forever.  This is one of my biggest regrets- at least right now.  [/quote]

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