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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is teaching the teen that the world revolves around his life and his life trumps in all circumstances.[/quote]

Yes, teaching him that his sister is more important and that his feelings aren't valued is certainly the way to go.

He's 14. He's not a CHILD. He should be capable of voicing what is important to him, and taking the consequences.

I'd be willing to bet, once he sees how important this day is, he will either want to go, or wished he had. But.. I still maintain it's his choice, especially since parents didn't speak up for him in the first place.

I see nothing wrong with aunt having a sit down with himand expressing how much she wishes he would be there. Likewise with parents reinforcing how important family events are. But - it should still be his choice.

Have you read half the threads on this board? It's from people who have had everyone tell them what to do their entire lives. There is nothing WRING with making a choice and learning from it. [/quote]

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