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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am baffled, completely baffled as to what is wrong with your parents having their own lives.  They come to every birthday, they see you at some holidays, and they are delighted to see you at other times when you visit them.  That is a LOT.

You sound like an entitled brat who can't believe that your parents' lives don't revolve around you and your kids.  They are retired and want to enjoy their own hobbies, travels, and pursuits.  I can't fathom what could be wrong with that except that you expect them to consider you and your family one of their main hobbies.

You are all grown up.  Their JOBS are done, both with parenting children and in careers.  That's a lucky, successful progression of their lives.  Now they can enjoy your company occasionally, knowing they raised you and you are independent and flourishing.  Please stop feeling entitled to their attention and adoration.  You will enjoy their company more when you stop feeling entitled to it.[/quote]

I don't think OP is a brat. I think she wants her grandparents to be more involved, which is fine. I think the larger point is that she hasn't brought this up with them and needs to.[/quote]

Sorry, meant "the grandparents" not "her grandparents."[/quote]

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