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I have seen the same pattern repeat with this woman for the last 20 years. I know too much to know better than to think this woman has suddenly changed her stripes. Tigers don't do that as the old saying goes. Especially suspect is that this woman ignored the birthdays of BOTH my daughters for the past 3 years! Even more suspect, why does she shower expensive gifts on my older daughter, but completely ignores my younger daughter? The aunt gave her nothing! Not even a phone call. Younger daughter has birthday in July just like my older one, the aunt said she'd call....SHE NEVER DID! My daughter has a good gut instinct about things and has already said to me she feels the gift from the aunt was suspicious. She's smart enough to ask questions when someone who has no place in your life suddenly surfaces out of the blue showering you with expensive gifts. My daughter said she never asked for the gift and really did not want it. I told her to keep on asking questions and always keep her guard up about "suspicious gift giving". She just mailed a thank you card to the aunt with a very simple 3 sentence message of thanks and appreciation for the gift. The gift deserves a thank you, but nothing more. And you're right. this stuff happens online too. It's what makes the internet a dangerous place for children. These "suspicious gifts" fall into the same category as "favors you don't ask for". It's all manipulation! |
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#22
It’s nice to learn your daughter shared her concerns with you. These challenges are good in that it gives you a chance to learn where your daughter is at and to have a general discussion about this topic. You can have a discussion of all the different ways people can influence others so your daughter can get wiser about people and life in general. These are important years as it won’t be long before your daughter goes off to college maybe. Sometimes our family teaches us important lessons that makes a difference in the future.
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