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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Are you crazy?  My oldest is a military officer.  He lives where he is stationed.  My daughter took a job in London because....London!  Two of my kids got great job offers out of state.  My youngest went to a great college in another state.  We are an extremely close family.  They are home often.  I talk to them at least two or three times a week. They travel to visit each other often.  Kids grow up.  They get married.  They start families of their own.  Jobs often require relocations.  It's just part of life.

[b]I think it's weird that you feel kids should settle near their parents.[/b]  We aren't staying here.  We are heading to our retirement location in nine months.  Do you think all my kids should move with us?   :lol: [/quote]

It's not they they should.  It's that it's nice(r) when they do.  Especially when you have grandkids.  [/quote]

I stayed for my parents promising to help.  They have babysat a few times in 12 years.  When we had emergencies they would not help.   I regret staying for them and letting them control my life.  I wish I went to ca when my husband asked. [/quote]

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