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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in my early 30s, and definitely at the age where it's clear some people really love and enjoy and cherish time with their families, and some do it minimally / out of obligation only. So in general, major +1 to having at least one daughter/sister in the family, from what I've seen. I also think fostering good downtime memories when the kids are growing up also helps (have nightly family dinner, take regular family vacations). [b]But also: the parents' attitude as kids cross from childhood to adulthood is huge. Some parents continue to treat their children as children, they nag and judge and make snide little comments here and there. They use guilt trips to get kids to call / visit more. Surprise surprise, visiting and staying in touch becomes more of an obligation; an unpleasant chore. So, then there's the opposite: be accepting and fun. Don't just talk AT your children, talk with them. Foster a new friendship-level relationship with them[/b]. Make your home a happy and welcome and fun place to be - don't nag them about visiting (or about not going out to see friends, etc, when they visit from out of town). If possible, continue to take family vacations once your kids have grown and married - that kind of bonding experience and the memories made go a long way [/quote]

This is very wise.[/quote]

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