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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the parent of 3 adult children, ages 24, 28, and 30. I lend a listening ear, show interest in their lives, cheer for them when they have successes, and sympathize when times are rough. In general, I don't offer advice unless I'm asked, but if I feel strongly that my experience or perspective might be helpful to them in making a decision, I ask first before sharing my thoughts or, at the very most, I'll ask, "Have you considered . . . e.g., seeing a specialist, applying to grad school, calling that nice guy back, apologizing to your roommate?" In similar circumstances, this is what I would and have said to friends and to my sisters and cousins. In all these relationships, if you are asked for advice or permitted to offer it, regardless of whether the other person acts on your advice, you never say "I told you so." [/quote]
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