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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I cannot believe how many people think that a 5-8 hour drive is too long for people in their 50s and 60s. I am 55 and drive up once every six weeks to see my elderly parents. The drive is 7 hours without traffic, but with traffic and stops can be anywhere from 8 to 10 hours. My dad was driving 7+ hours until age 83. My MIL drove that far until she was 84.

It isn't the 1940s anymore when someone in their 50s was "old." Sure, there are some people who can't make this type of drive, but most reasonably healthy people should be able to do a 5-hour drive plus stops until their 70s. And if they cannot, they can always drive 3-4 hours, spend the night on the road and then finish the drive the next day. [/quote]

This, especially since the “elderly” drive further for their own favorite vacation spot. They are selfish boomers. They don’t care if it’s not logically possible or unpleasant for their adult children..hence the chastising. Boomers want a visit! It’s all on you to make it happen! Now!

OP just say no and tell your DH it’s fine for him to hang up if he’s being chastised. Ignore the boomer fit and enjoy being with your nuclear family. [/quote]

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