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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for the insights. There are definitely serious parenting failures at play for both nieces (via different siblings). But those parents were both raised in the same household I was, by the same parents. And we clearly came away with very different attitudes and expectations.
To those who say this is a reflection of my bad hosting or attitude, I would respond that whatever the expectations of a host, I can't, in good conscience, spend days at someone else's house and do absolutely nothing to help with the meals I am served, etc, and feel good about myself. I have been a houseguest many many times and shared a good feeling of mutual contribution to a wonderful visit. And had the same from other houseguests many times over.  I think I know the right balance between being  a 'servant' as one poster suggested, and being an entitled twit. Sadly, my nieces are firmly in the latter.
That said, however my post reflects on me, the behavior I've witnessed and described reflects on them as well. That's what has me so confused and, frankly, sad. They seem to be entirely selfish, entitled people who have no sense of what's around them.
Anyway, I am happy to hear that this isn't an epidemic among the college-aged crowd. I hope to encounter more of the young people described in some of the responses.
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During third weekend did you make an effort to  "hang out" with your nieces?
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