Adult Grandchildren ungrateful or what?

Posted by Judyinjeans. @judyingenes, Jun 16, 2023

Am I being unreasonable to expect recognition and a simple thank you for gifts sent to adult grandkids? I am so upset right now; I’m almost making myself sick.
I am talking about my younger son’s 2 children who have never sent a thank you (even a texted one) without my son telling them to. His kids are on their own and his daughter just graduated from college. We don’t live near one another but do keep in touch through out the year.
This past 12 months I have sent Christmas and birthday gifts and again no unprompted response! My granddaughter just graduated from college and again no response for a wonderful gift that I sent to her.
Why does this make me so upset? Am I being unreasonable?

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My problem is I said something that hurt my Granddaughter and I don't remember what I said. She is now mad at me and says she is done with me and my great grandchildren too. I apologized and said I was sorry but I guess its over. This is my only family except for my Son and grandson. Just do not know what to do now.

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@chelland67

My problem is I said something that hurt my Granddaughter and I don't remember what I said. She is now mad at me and says she is done with me and my great grandchildren too. I apologized and said I was sorry but I guess its over. This is my only family except for my Son and grandson. Just do not know what to do now.

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I’m so sorry this happened to you, it’s heartbreaking for you to have to deal with this. I think sometimes young people just don’t think about things the way our generation did, it’s very sad. When I was working I would actually hear young people talk about their parents and how much money they will inherit from their death, I would say to them how can you say such a thing, looking forward to money from the death of a loved one, honestly they would just stare at me with a blank face. I have four grandchildren and I truly believe that it all comes down from the parents, not enough rules and lack of respect is what’s missing, everyone is too busy surviving and they grow up too fast. Please try not to let this make you feel bad, honestly even if you did say something wrong you have apologized and that should be enough, stay strong.

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So sorry this happened to you.. Don't give up! Write and put your true feelings are! Maybe a special time that you both shared. The world has turned so heartless in alot of ways. Hugs❤️

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