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01-31-2010, 06:06 PM

#51

TonyC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyHigh

... my grandfather ... tastefully took his own life.

I do not think that children are obligated at all to their parents.

If your grandfather had been really considerate, he would have killed his autistic son (so he wouldn't be a burden to anybody) before committing suicide.

Skyhigh, you are a sad, sad man.

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Last edited by TonyC; 01-31-2010 at 08:34 PM. Reason: spelling

01-31-2010, 07:57 PM

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SkyHigh

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I appreciate everyones comments

I appreciate everyone's comments. My situation has been weighing heavily on my mind lately. It is apparent that I do not have the same relationship with my parents that many of you enjoy.

I realize that my opinions are not typical and perhaps that is why I feel the need to hear from others on the matter. It is no fun to watch your parents get older.

Skyhigh

02-03-2010, 06:11 PM

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wow

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Originally Posted by vagabond

However, if I got a call that they are miraculously back and wanted to move in with me, I would clear my own bedroom out and welcome them with open arms. I would cook their favorite meals each night, clean for them, take them to doctor visits, go shopping with them, attend church with them, watch videotaped foreign soap operas at night with them.

WOW! We must have very different experiences with parents. Personally, I can't wait for mine to die...at least they'll be less trouble then. I'll spare you the details, but suffice it to say I haven't had the best relationship with them in decades. Nothing would please me more than for them to come crawling to me in old age for help, only for me to remind them how much they treated me like garbage growing up and promptly slam the door in their faces. But since most people have better relationships with their parents than I do, I guess my advice is not applicable to most people on this forum.