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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I HOPE I'm raising kids who would not think twice and gladly offer their seats to their grandparents who wore themselves out playing with them when the kids were younger. The difference in body fatigue and trip recovery is huge between teens and the elderly. I can't say they won't be the type to pout and put themselves first or that my parents would insist the kids get to try out and enjoy first. It's hypothetical but I don't judge op's family for having selfish teens or demanding parents (older men have less tact than anyone). It could happen to any of us but in your position I'd force the kids to coach [/quote]

NP here.  I’d like to think my kids would take the coach seats, too, but you’re also assuming a great relationship and investment by the grandparents.  My kids have had none of that — MIL talks a good game about wanting to see our kids (3 hours by car) but they make almost no effort, even when we go to them.  They have plenty of money and plan extravagant trips for themselves (seriously insane money for things they will never use, like unlimited top shelf alcohol on cruises)  but have never once taken anyone on a family vacation.  They do the emotional blackmail stuff too (like threatening to uninvited people to our kids events if we don’t do things the IL’s way).  So not only would I not force my kids to sit in coach, I probably wouldn’t let them.[/quote]

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