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<blockquote data-quote="Ky hills" data-source="post: 1319124" data-attributes="member: 24816"><p>I don't want to meddle, but from what I see and read on here you are someone that I respect, and could look to for good moral advice on any issue. I have found myself in issues with family and other situations before. I have found that it is better to be gracious and try to put yourself in their shoes for a bit before letting emotions take over. That being said, keeping things bottled up doesn't help either. Let them know they are appreciated and welcome in their grandchildren's lives, ( I know they are, sometimes that just needs to expressed in some way). Maybe reach a compromise of some sort, in which the children are still expected to do some chores, that's not unreasonable at all, and still have some time with grandparents as well. </p><p>I know you are a man of faith, so I would urge you to pray for guidance on the matter, if/when you talk with them.</p><p></p><p>On a side note, I have observed over the years that the younger generations seem to pay less and less respect to their elders, and immediately write off good sound advice from them. I recently heard a conversation of some friends who were more or less making fun of some ideas from older folks. I was very surprised and dismayed by their dismissive remarks, I thought to myself they would do well to listen to those older folks who have been there and done that so to speak. ( That side note was free, and not directed toward your situation at all.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ky hills, post: 1319124, member: 24816"] I don't want to meddle, but from what I see and read on here you are someone that I respect, and could look to for good moral advice on any issue. I have found myself in issues with family and other situations before. I have found that it is better to be gracious and try to put yourself in their shoes for a bit before letting emotions take over. That being said, keeping things bottled up doesn't help either. Let them know they are appreciated and welcome in their grandchildren's lives, ( I know they are, sometimes that just needs to expressed in some way). Maybe reach a compromise of some sort, in which the children are still expected to do some chores, that's not unreasonable at all, and still have some time with grandparents as well. I know you are a man of faith, so I would urge you to pray for guidance on the matter, if/when you talk with them. On a side note, I have observed over the years that the younger generations seem to pay less and less respect to their elders, and immediately write off good sound advice from them. I recently heard a conversation of some friends who were more or less making fun of some ideas from older folks. I was very surprised and dismayed by their dismissive remarks, I thought to myself they would do well to listen to those older folks who have been there and done that so to speak. ( That side note was free, and not directed toward your situation at all.) [/QUOTE]
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