Does it make you cross, or just feel "let down" My youngest is the only one who telephones every week. And she is in South Africa!
2007-10-21 23:32:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Yes, my son rarely calls and I feel let down. It seems they only really appreciate you when there is great distance between you and your child..that has been my experience. I don't know how old you are or your child, but I find that the generation of 20 something don't seem to feel any responsibility to help their parents, spend time with them, or even call unless THEY FEEL LIKE or WANT SOMETHING. I have talked to several friends and family members that have the same impression of their adult children & grandchildren so I think it is something about this generation. Of course, not all of this generation are like this but I think the vast majority are.
2007-10-21 23:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Meeshmai 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One son is the worst, says he is coming over to see me--never shows. Then 2 days later he calls and gives a set time, calls and cancells that and sets a new time--no call and no show. I finally said (in an E) Got it, ya were golfing and made it to the 19th hole and stayed, fell out of the bleachers at the football game and broke your arm, had a flat tire on a rural road 3 days ago and are still searching for the jack to your truck. Took the wives dog for a walk and a pit bull ate it and you can't go home. He sent back and said he would call---er uh that was 5 days ago. I never hold my breath when it comes to him. I think all mom's are let down when the kids just phase out.
2007-10-22 11:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by lilabner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter seems only to call lately when she wants something. Awhile back I needed some help doing some work in my garden and I asked her if she would help and I would pay her. She promised several times to come help, but never phoned and never came over. I think I feel more let down.
2007-10-22 13:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have the same situation....our youngest is in Germany, but we hear from him the most. Even more than the son that lives less than a mile away! We've gotten used to it, but that doesn't mean we don't wish it was different.
2007-10-23 01:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just one child in particular. He is the one who doesn't call when he is up to things I would not approve. He is in law enforcement and single with 3 kids he is the custodian. The women seem to love him. He doesn't like for me to know he plays the field.
2007-10-22 07:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it really upsets me so much too. I call and the calls are never returned. During.an emergency situation, I called 13 times with no return phone call. I was ticked off.
2007-10-22 09:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by slk29406 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is still at home, but its the opposite with my daughter, every time the phone rings I think that's her again, I can't get her off the phone. We speak more now than when she lived at home. lol.
2007-10-22 07:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep......I feel let down.....but they are busy and I have to remind myself of that. Lord knows I let my own parents down plenty of times. Wasn't coz I didn't love them.....they were always on my mind. Just didn't tell them as often as I should have.
2007-10-22 12:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya...I just call her again...I`m busy too and they need to get used to getting by on their own...I won`t be around forever and I want her to think for herself .
2007-10-22 20:58:02 · answer #9 · answered by mzell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They text message and email all the time. would rather hear their voice. sometimes new technology is for the birds.
2007-10-22 08:48:15 · answer #10 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋