I haven't been as bad a parent as others I know, I never forget holidays or BD's yet I'm the forgotten one in my family. My dead brother is remembered on his BD which is also my BD and I'm the oldest of all. Even my own kids don't call or write even a free E-Fun card to say Have a good one at least. Depressing as hell!!!! Am I the only one out there with ungrateful family members especially kids?
2006-10-25 15:54:04 · 14 answers · asked by papabeartex 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Guilt the $hit out of them. Seriously. Once they figure out what ungrateful little ba$tards they turned out to be, they might just turn over a new leaf. You can't stop being a parent just because they leave home. Send them a blank card on YOUR birthday, Father's day, and whatever winter holiday you celebrate with an insert that says, "Here's a card and a stamp. Sign and send. Love, Dad." Eventually they'll get the hint. It's this generation man, I'm tellin' ya, something's in the water...
2006-10-25 15:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Narcissist shots that's what they all are. There are very few children that stay close to their parents. I wished they were my kids. I have tried the ignore thing....it does not work. So now I pretend I never had children and then the eyes stay dry. So ebay they will be theses parents who look for a visits from their own children and then they will remember how they neglected their own mom and dad. But then it will be to late!
2014-06-19 16:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Hondagurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't mind forgetting birthdays or holidays, but would more appreciate the day to day consideration that was afforded my children as I raised them. My daughter lives away, but yet we talk each day and it means something. We listen to each other and are a part of our lives. My son lives close, but doesn't come by or call or offer to assist with any help I may need. I don't ask and certainly don't want to interfere. It is sad.
2006-10-25 15:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not the only one who goes thru it.
They get so busy, so wrapped up in their own lives, that they forget their parents even exist, much less do they remember birthdays, etc.
They don't realize how much it hurts to be forgotten, but will understand it when they go thru it with their own kids.
They might learn it even sooner though, if they experience being forgotten by their parents.
2006-10-25 16:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Happy Birthday for what it's worth, and yeah my bro never calls me on my Bday. Water is thicker than blood in my family!
2006-10-25 15:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by E40 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe children these days do not appreciate the family values we grew up with. We grew up in an age where we visited mom, grandma, etc. These days your lucky if you see a child once he/she leaves. Count your blessings as we are not promised tomorrow. I know I saw my mom everyday....
2015-03-04 03:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Elsa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but the shoes is on the other foot for me, my parents dont even remember my birthday and its 2 days before Christmas!
2006-10-25 15:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know. That seems very strange. I give my parents gifts on their Birthdays, Fathers Day etc.
2006-10-25 15:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberly R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like communication problems --- you need to have a heart to heart with your kids, not us.
2006-10-25 16:45:01 · answer #9 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it's lame to forget your parent's birthday. but who cares about father's day and mother's day and that crap? who made that stuff up it's just a scheme by Hallmark to make money!
2006-10-25 15:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by advicemom 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋