Reply to Why don’t my parents listen?

Forum Index » Family Relationships

Reply to "Why don’t my parents listen?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow - everyone answering must have very young families to stress over such little matters.  My son is 8, my father is dying.  I'd cancel pretty much anything to have him visit.  I know your parents aren't dying so I hate to be so dramatic, but there has to be some understanding.[/quote]

This is such horseshit.  While I'm sorry for your situation, it's got nothing to do with this, and using guilt to get your way is the classic example of the boundary challenged.  You need some self-reflection.  [/quote]

You are very weird.  I'm not using guilt.  I'm saying I have priorities in check because of my immediate situation.  Relax.[/quote]
Speak for yourself then. How does your father dying have anything to do with OP? Don't project.[/quote]

OP's post and specific question was:  How would you handle?

That's how I'd handle, and why.  But further, when you are able to look at the bigger picture, you place more importance on family than other crap.  And finally, for the record, I never said the kids should miss anything.  If it were me, 
I'd make Friday night a great evening, 
I'd share a big family breakfast Saturday morning,
I'd take both kids to their parties Saturday, and fit some visiting and fun in between,
I'd tell Mom and Dad to check into a nice hotel Sunday afternoon and plan a fun evening on their own 
I'd tell them I cannot take them to the airport Monday because it's a religious holiday that I'll be spending with my family and inlaws.

Remove the sticks from your butts and be a little flexible.  Life is too short to stress over one weekend.

That's how I'D handle![/quote]

Great idea! Be prepared for them to completely ignore your wishes/schedule  for all future visits.

[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics