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[quote=Anonymous]A few observations:
 
OP's parents are subjected to a possible threat that is not being faced by families living in DC, namely arriving/departing on a plane (and even queuing up at the airport). They may view themselves as being in greater harm's way than those of us bumming around town because of this aspect (and therefore are not necessarily being callous about threats facing the family).

Also, they may be unable to handle the dread that goes along with being anxious about a future event. What I'm saying is that you aren't just up against their anxiety while they are here, walking around safely in an obscure suburban neighborhood. Instead, they may be unable to sleep every night for the next 35 days worrying about the prospect of the trip. That is a lot for them to balance against the benefits of spending the holidays together as a family.

It can be hard for each of us to feel vulnerable, but what makes us feel vulnerable differs. Try to imagine something that makes you feel horribly vulnerable. This may be what they are facing. It's a lot for them to overcome. Maybe this can be a really excellent prompt to talk to your disappointed kids about anxiety, vulnerability, their own disappointment, etc. [/quote]

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