backstabbihg! I have two kids (ages 7&8) and they don't know ALOT of their extended family. I feel bad about that but I am wondering if it's worth all of the craziness that goes along with it!??! It's my mom's side of the family & she is not going because she don't get along with her brothers & sisters (AT ALL)! She asked me not to go because she's worried about her sisters asking where she is at. But I really would like my kids to know her side of the family. They have many cousins they should know. I have many things I have to do tomorrow & will have to rush everywhere I go so it won't be easy squeezing a family reunion in anyways but I'm torn between what to do! What do you think is the right thing to do?!? Please help!!!
2007-06-08 14:09:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
don't go...
for the most part the kids will be board out of their skulls listening to the "grown up" conversations. It isn't wort the gossip and headache.
I always hated my family reunions because it is all a show... everyone hates you but they just walk around with fake smiles and curse at you behind your back. That drives me crazy...don't go...
2007-06-08 14:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by mattpfrog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-08 00:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by pontonio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of the other answers here. You really should go. I promise you won't regret it.
Yes it's true family relationships are complicated but think about how great it would be for your kids to meet their cousins.
They will all appreciate that you showed up. Trust Seashell on this one. Go, bring your camera along and have fun. You don't have to stay all day but it would be a nice gesture on your part to make an appearance.
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2007-06-08 14:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by seashell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same kind of family.. And well I have no contact with them. They are not a good influence, and the way they act and treat each other is not something I would like my kids to learn. I don't have kids, and well it is like I said I don't want them to learn bad things. Do what you think is best for you and your kids. As for your Mom, tell her that you are not the mail man, and you can't fight her battles for her. If she wants to know if they are saying anything, she probably needs to go and hear for herself.
It is true you can't pick your family, but you can choose who you hang out with, and who influences you.. Do what you think is right. Don't give into the pressure. Stand up for yourself.
Good Luck!
2007-06-08 14:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by BL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is time for you to decide for youself whether these people are worth spending time with and I think it was wrong of your mother to ask you not to go. Tell your mom you will tell them she is sad she couldnt come due to a death of a friend ( or other white lie) and then you go. Try to postpone any of the other things you have to do tomorrow. It could be an enlightening experience.
2007-06-08 14:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to talk your mom into going with you for the children. It not good for family to be apart. Family is family. She can put on a smile for them for 1 day, surely.
2007-06-08 14:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was like that with my extended family too. I had never met some of my cousins, but one day we did get together and I will never regret it. If you think your kids will like them, then, go ahead, but if you think your kids will be hurt and stuff like that, then don't go. Otherwise, its not fair for your family. Give them a chance and see what its like.
2007-06-08 14:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Guitar Heroine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi 28 woman i think u should go because yur children has nothing to do with it,hay whether or not their gossiping donot fight fire with fire.so move on and mind yur business still have respect and be an example for ur children don't care what family says. enjoy bye.
2007-06-08 14:15:40 · answer #8 · answered by toya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attend the reunion. If anyone starts to gossip, walk away.
2007-06-08 14:14:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want your kids to know their family then take them and just ignore the rest of the family you dont want to talk to, that's what i do. If your kids dont really need to meet any of these people, then just forget about them, burn those bridges.
2007-06-08 14:14:29 · answer #10 · answered by Moth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋