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writes:I have three kids that I have raised on my own and I am proud of my children and the people that they are trying to become. Recently I had this big blow out with my children where they felt they had a right to sit there and disrespect me in ways that were not in their upbringing and now I haven't spoken to my kids in months. I have told all of my children that for the sake of my health if they can not call or come and be respectful towards me then they are to stay away am I being too harsh or am I just demanding something that they aren't ready to give? Reply to this Question
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reader, BeckieYMA6  +, writes (14 April 2011):
 I agree with CaringGuy...Respect is a mutual thing.Whatever you did, was bad enough for them to disrespect you, after everything you have done for them, so it might be worth thinking about that?remember it takes two to tango...
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reader, dirtball +, writes (14 April 2011):
 How old are your children?
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reader, Full moon temptress1 +, writes (14 April 2011):
I agree with caring guy,however it is obviously bothering you.When we are children we are taught not to disrespect our parents.As adults its more on a level footing i feel.You don't say what the blow out was,but it must of been pretty big for all three not to be talking to you.
Maybe if you don't want to phone,write to them.Tell them you miss them,and love them and is there a way to work whatever it is out.
Good luck
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (14 April 2011):
What was the blow out about? My experience tells me that to have three children turning against you means you may be the one who has overstepped the mark here. Respect is a mutual thing, and the worst thing you could have done here is to tell them that if they can't contact you, they are to stay away. You've just pushed your own children away even more. What was the blow out about that made you say that your children?
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