Hi All, I feel very sad at the moment. Christmas is approaching and I don't really want to get any presents for my teens.
They are 17 and 19 year old girls. They are expecting money as I sent them money for the last 2 years + gave some small gifts.
I feel that they don't care about me and their dad. It is all one-sided. The 17 year old DD just ignores us, if I try to engage her to chat she answers in a way like I am a nuisance.
The 19 year old DD is away at uni and never calls us. I only talk to her if I call and often she doesn't pick up.
They are both selfish. I realise that it is a typical teenager's behaviour but I feel like I don't want to give them any money as they take everything for granted.
I organised a trip away for Christmas for a few days. They are happy to come as we are paying for everything although at home they don't want to spend any time with us.
Do you think it will be OK not to give them anything for Christmas?
I am just worried about their reaction.
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sweetrasberry · 03/12/2019 13:23
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