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[quote=Anonymous]My parents moved when I was 19 and I had to go through everything and reduce it down to 2 large Tupperware containers- max.  A friend of mine just had to do this at 35.  She had so many things to go through that 19 year old me threw out immediately.  I think I would have saved completely different things now than I did then.  Things I cringed at and were embarrassed by at 19 are now fond memories of some real learning moments. Etc.

Anyway, basically, your parents are not unlimited storage.  Often, when they move or downsize, it is your problem.  My mother has one cedar chest at the bottom of her bed that she keeps a few of our items in.  I assume these are the things she pulls out when she wants to take a walk down memory lane. She also kept a few items that she has given us at various moments.  Weddings.  Babies.  Etc.

Mostly though, I think its for you to get rid of.  Your Mom saved it for you- so you would have that choice. She should save anything she wants first.  Then its yours to save, get rid of, etc.[/quote]

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