on every single special occassion, they go on a holiday and don't celebrate with your family and their grandkids. Doesn't matter if it's Easter, a birthday or Christmas.
2007-12-21 00:33:16 · 16 answers · asked by Yummy♥Mummy 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Just curious, they are in their early fifties and do marathons and travel and all about themselves, just figure for once they'd set themself aside and do something for the family and curious on responses from others, so thanks.
2007-12-21 00:49:01 · update #1
I think it very sad that grandparents only think about themselves and not about their grandkids. It bothers me a little bit but I'm moving on and getting over it. I'm living for my kids and I promise myself that I won't be like my parents and be a better grandparents to my grandkids.
2007-12-21 01:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Musicman 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't begrudge them their time. They've spent their lives raising kids, working, providing for their family, and now its their time to play. They probably don't have too many years left to do what they want to do before they will either be too old or sick. If they are there for you the rest of the year, count your blessings.
2007-12-21 08:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by GracieM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd celebrate the holidays and have fun whether they're there or not. And I might even take pics and tell them look what you missed out on.
2007-12-21 09:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They actually sound selfish.
There are many people out there though view family as a responsibility rather than an honor.
I feel bad for them. Life is short and personally I would rather spend the time I have with those I love rather than among strangers in a strange place.
But...that's just me.
2007-12-21 08:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by lilly 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like they're retired. Let them be happy. They had to do that for some 50-60 years. They deserve to do it.
Brandon
edit: Set themselves aside? I'm sorry, how long did they raise you and support you for? You're grown up, you can manage.
2007-12-21 08:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by El BrandO 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They probably feel they have " been there and done that", and might be trying to respect your boundaries.
All you can do is keep inviting them, an hope they show up. If they dont, at least you have extended the hand of warmth...
2007-12-21 08:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by I Can Count To Potato 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably a private persons, love to be in private places - the two of them only to reminisce of their old romantic days.
Well, we sometimes give them space for that, and it's just okay.
2007-12-21 08:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by jmjm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think il of grandparents like that. I can only feel sorry for them for they are missing out on a lot.
2007-12-21 09:26:30 · answer #8 · answered by sandra_k19 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try asking them well in advance, if they could spend (insert holiday here), with you and your family....that may be the only way.
2007-12-21 09:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by Tami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they make plans far in advance. Perhaps they should be warned of a gathering before they put a deposit on their next getaway....
2007-12-21 09:23:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋