| 1/22/2008 1:26:58 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
workinglaman
Golden Meadow, LA
age: 47
| I have a son 23 and 2 daughters 22& 17.It seems that they have forgotten about me,I don't hear from them unless I call them. Should I call or should I just go on with my life and let them alone?
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| 1/22/2008 1:39:20 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
cutiepie56
Massey, ON
age: 56
| No I don't think they forgot about you! They are busy with their young lives right now and trust me when they want something from you they will remember good old dad!When they are ready they will call!!
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| 1/22/2008 1:43:35 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
kgearly1021
Valdosta, GA
age: 48
| Keep calling Dad. My youngest daughter who still hangs her clothes at my house, told me two days ago that she gets homesick if she doesn't see me everyday. I could not have been prouder to hear that from her. I love my children, I love all children!
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| 1/22/2008 1:50:13 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
workinglaman
Golden Meadow, LA
age: 47
| Sometimes I'd just like to get a burger or something or just come over to watch a movie.I don't want to be just a money bag.
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| 1/22/2008 1:53:42 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
cutiepie56
Massey, ON
age: 56
| They are 23, 22, 17. Did you want your parents hanging around at that age?
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| 1/22/2008 1:53:56 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
tara_tx
Angleton, TX
age: 45
| Call them, call them, call them! You are the parent, and you need to be consistent with your love, concern and support, even when it is just a phone call to say "hi, how are you?" They are still in the process of becoming adults, your job of giving them love and direction is not done, and probably never will be. Don't give up or be offended, they are your babies, and products of your upbringing! Give them the example of how to love and nurture, go out of your way for them, and they will learn, and it will come back to you tenfold 
Tara_tx
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| 1/22/2008 1:54:20 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
silkpanties53
Baytown, TX
age: 53
| Been there done that
You must always call them
Never give up on your kids 
They have love in there hearts
Just unable to turn it loose as
you can 
You can go on with your life and keep
intouch with your kids
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| 1/22/2008 1:56:39 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
heatherhoney
Middlesboro, KY
age: 51
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| 1/22/2008 2:03:45 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
wickedcards
Esperance, NY
age: 45
| You know just because they don't call
Don't mean they dn't LOVE you. I try to
call mine and at least leave a message
saying that I Love Them. I do not However
do the mother thing OOPS!lol and pry. For
tthey do have thier own lives. I stay in
touch through facebook ,myspace, and aol /yahoo
web cam. Idea a friend bought his 3 children
web cam and they made arrangements to meet via
cyber space.
>>>>>>>>>>>>wickedcards<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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| 1/22/2008 2:05:14 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
cjbaker
Decatur, AL
age: 38
| I'm 38 and I call my mom once in a while... when I'm not busy.
I would call my dad... but we don't get along (too much to tell the whole story). But will talk briefly if he calls.
Just do what you feel, if you think they are busy... just wait a few hours then call. I hope that my kids always call me when they get older. I know I will feel the same way that you do, if they don't call much.
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| 1/22/2008 2:23:42 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
mindyb
Park Rapids, MN
age: 44
| it's tough being a parent....yup!! they are adults but they still think like they are the kid and your the parent....you got to call. I will say that, "it" will come...the prescious phone calls and cuddles.
My son is in the Air Force, I was laying across the bed watching TV and he came in, laid down, put his arms around me and said "Hi momma" and he snuggled up to me...that has not happened in 3 years but you know what...it was the real deal, thats my baby boy the same little pillar of strength that always tried to protect me. My daughter in Virgina, she called not to long ago and said "mom I miss you petting my eyebrows and laying my head in your lap and having you pet my hair"....thats the good stuff...See I told my kids they will never be to big to not be able to jump up on my hip and hold them like when they where little (we are tight like that) so these days I back up against the kitchen counter and say "come on'" hold out my arms and brace myself....never too big to be your babies...we are always the parent..always the giver...it will pay off with lots of love.Just give without expecting a thing..you'll get Joy around every little corner.
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| 1/22/2008 5:33:35 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
workinglaman
Golden Meadow, LA
age: 47
| Thanks everyone,that's what I thought but didn't want to be pushy,and just wanted someone elses opinion.
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| 1/22/2008 9:16:19 PM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
kgearly1021
Valdosta, GA
age: 48
| Pushy is okay when you are a parent.
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| 1/23/2008 7:02:10 AM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
easttxcowboy45
Pickton, TX
age: 47
| I have 2 Daughters 17 & 22 that I don't see near enough, also have 2 gorgeous little Granddaughters.With the busy lifestyle folks have to have now days to survive we just don't have the time to visit like we did when I was young. So, yes I call my kids every chance I get and they both know if I can't get ahold of them I will call and wake their little butt's up to talk to me. I just wish they were here to give a hug to every day.
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| 1/23/2008 8:40:56 AM | Does it seem like your kids have forgotten about you? | |
greenegg
Murfreesboro, TN
age: 55
| Hey workinglaman. I have a daughter married with three grandchildren and three sons, not yet married. One in Hollywood, one in Nashville, and one a mile from my house. Since my wife went to Heaven Oct. 2, I've been real needy for my children's love and attention. My daughter has always been Daddy's girl and she reaches out to help me emotionally more than the guys but thats to be expected. I'm starting to understand my guys a little bit better because I've reverted back to a single guy myself. My guys (26,24,22) are lonely just like me, however they stay really busy socially due to their age and the fact they are looking for that person God has prepared for them. From what I can see, my boys will be more of a friend to me after they marry and have children. My daughter and son-in-law are that to me. As others have encouraged you, give them a call from time to time. Let me add, drop them a heart felt card. This sounds funny coming from a man but the card is something your child will read more than once. The effort to send the card expresses your deep love for them. They won't forget. No, I don't work for Hallmark. Keep on trustin...Him who cares about your future. Proverbs 3:5&6
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