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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here:  None of the 4 kids live in the same town in CA.  I’m guessing there were issues with one or both parents and put some distance between them.  Most normal kids would want to share their lives with their normal parents and not run away to the other coast.  Those posters who are being defensive and calling me names should perhaps self reflect and be better parents.[/quote]

For a while, one of my sisters lived in London, the other lived in NYC, and I lived in Tokyo.  We adore our parents; they were and are amazing and supportive.  They have always encouraged us to see the world and try new things and loved visiting us in whatever cities we settled, especially now that they're retired.  The place they live wasn't the right choice for any of our careers, although I know all of us have been scheming to have more options so we can move closer when they get older and need support.  I don't understand why you believe that constant physical presence is the only marker for affection, especially in the current era of relatively cheap plane travel and extremely cheap phone/video call options.[/quote]

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