As an adult child, I mean the age 25 or older. Living close by to the parent, is it the child's responsibility to initiate contact with the parent?
2006-10-31 02:51:22 · 7 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No, communication is 50/50. Whoever makes the call first isn't important and should not be an issue. What IS important is that you both communicate with each other.
2006-10-31 02:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by angeleyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think one call a week, like a routine thing, is a nice gesture towards people who have by the sounds of it raised you properly.
That way they know you care and are available to them, yet you are able to keep them as distant as you need. A little give and take is good and family will always be there for you.
2006-10-31 10:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope, either one can call the other. Why would a parent or adult child wait for the other to call? I do not understand that concept.
2006-10-31 10:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Patti T 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my parents are gone now, but when they were here i never thought of who should contact who. i loved them too much to think that way. some day they will be gone and then how would you feel?
2006-10-31 10:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by nobody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be both ways. Children and parents should talk to each other because they want to not because they are supposed to.
2006-10-31 10:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by jaws65 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It shows respect when you call your parents to let them know how you are doing and how they are doing - I am proud of you!@
2006-10-31 10:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by nswblue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You make contact when you have something to say.
2006-10-31 10:55:24 · answer #7 · answered by steven b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋