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[Imaoldhippie]

@susankate ...............Your going through what millions of parents, grandparents and other family has been through if they have ever had children.  There is nothing that you can do but suffer through with millions of others.

Its not any fun by the way.

[goldensrbest]

I understand,  they become busy with their lives, and it does hurt our feelings,but i also get it is part of growing up.

[manny2]

It is normal and necessary for them to develop. Just be there as a soft landing when they need it.

[Big Joanie]

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@Carmie wrote:

Yes, this is normal.  I have an almost 16 year old grandson.  He occasionally has to stay over when his parents  are out of town.

You would never know that he is here.  He goes to the guest bedroom and stays there.  He only comes out to get something to eat.  He always has me make him homemade waffles for breakfast, but other than that he doesn't eat much.....except for junk food.

When I ask him questions, I get one word answers.  He used to be a talker and I would take him places with me.  He was a delight to be around.

I also have two granddaughters.  They were always close with me, but in high school they were always too busy to come around often.

Now that they are in college, they e-mail me and call and they visit when they are home.  They ask me to make their favorite foods and they get care packages to take back to school with them

They also bring their friends and boy friends around. My house is full with college age kids a few times a year and  they come to our summer place too. 

Just about all kids do this.  Keep your door open.  They will be back, especially when they are away and miss the comforts of home.

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That sounds so wonderful ....