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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a different poster. To all those advising this poster (any many others on this forum) that they shouldn’t share anything with their parents, how do you suggest to handle when they point blank ask “what are you doing this weekend?” Is the suggestion to lie? Or keep evading (but not sure how long someone can reasonably do that…)

I’m genuinely curious about this approach that seems to be repeatedly suggested on this board. [/quote]

White lies are your secret power![/quote]

Why lie?  Tell the parents your schedule on the trip.  They can go to the destination and meet up with your family when you are available.  Not mentionned is how to get there.  Distance?  Are they capable of the drive?  And none of this nonsense on providing take out or room service meals for them.

Unless they are so old and feeble they can't manage on their own in whch case the OP family would be driving them.   That would be perhaps a last chance for either or both to go there...

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They can use their words instead of chastising their child for traveling, which is normal.

“DC will you help us take one last trip? We think it will be easier with you there to help and would also enjoy your company.”[/quote]

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