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Reply to "I think grandparents are out of touch now because a lot of us waited so long to have kids"
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[quote=Anonymous]My own mother is 84 and has, by her own admission, had a “rough time with the idea that most of the grandchildren (10) are college students.” Note “she’s” having the rough time! Her expectation is self focused and narcissistic; the grandchildren are independent and she can no longer expect to have near constant visits and get the entire family together anymore. She has completely forgotten what it’s like to raise teenagers into young adults and the amount of time school alone takes - then there are outside activities and sports and friends and burgeoning relationships. She has pouted and complained that she now is “ignored” and no longer a priority when it comes to holidays or family gatherings - mostly because we are all scrambling to get our college kids home. Then once the students are home, the demands begin and she doesn’t like to take no for answer. [/quote]
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