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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which culture? If tables were turned they would expect money from  their son. [/quote]

They are originally from Russia. And they scoff at people who get money from their children. They really look down on them. [/quote]

Sorry, OP. as someone who grew up in post-Soviet Union/Russia I understand where they are coming from. That generation lacks empathy, i see it with my Soviet mom who now lives with us here. She shocks me by complete lack of empathy comments every now and then. It's generational and  also circumstances they had to survive back then.  Years of therapy helped me.

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I have to say, I wouldn't call them "lacking empathy", I've seen them show emotions, and I know they can be quite helpful, just not towards us. I feel like we do not measure up for them to care a bit more about us. I feel bad for DH. He doesn't say anything but he is hurting from their lack of encouragement and engagement. He feels like a failure.[/quote]

DP.
How are they towards their other DC, the one divorcing?
Also in ex USSR SN kids are often seen as second rate [/quote]

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