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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes you can believe in that sentiment and still think it is crazy not to attend the wedding. As a pp so nicely said, it's not about an attendance sheet, it's about sharing in your joys and sorrows with those closest to you. I would be disappointed if my nephew were not at my wedding, and as the sister it would be very important to me that my family and I be at my sister's wedding. Not because ai want to check some imaginary box, but because I'd want to share in her joy![/quote]

But in this scenario, your son doesn't want to go to the wedding at all.  And if you make him go, he will be angry and disappointed.  It won't be a joyous family scene at all. [/quote]

Then you explain to him that if he wants his family to reciprocate and be there to celebrate his graduation, or confirmation, or 16th birthday or what ever, that this is how your family works.

I have cousins that are a full generation younger than me. They have never participated in any family function - including thanksgiving meal that their mom prepared for 38 people that was served in their home while they stayed upstairs in their room. This complete lack of interest (and lack of basic manners) has not gone unnoticed in our family. I doubt anyone will make an effort to attend their upcoming graduations from college or high school. And, honestly, I mostly blame their parents for this. They have allowed the kids to slide away from the family. [/quote]

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