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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry OP - I think you are doing it wrong.

TBH, if you have decent relationship with a parent, not returning an email or a call within 24 hours is unacceptable.  Even if it just to say "got your call, swamped right now.  What's good time to call on Saturday?"  But to not responds AT ALL is inexcusable.  You are busy.  We get that.  Anyone who has kids and a job is busy.  People make time for things/people that are important to them.  The message you are sending is that watching Johnny's soccer practice is more important than a talk with your parent. Folks who are getting older and are looking mortality in the face are really sensitive to that - as you will be when you get older.  We are busy as hell, but we make it a point to talk to our parents almost everyday - even if it is a 2 minute check-in.  It can be while Junior is at practice, during my commute, while I am walking the dog.  I have found that these little short check-ins go further than the long conversation once a week.  My strategy is not to find a way to make them understand your situation - you need to understand theirs.  Make time - for your father espeically. [/quote]

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