Originally Posted by Kitsie
Not saying "Thank you" is a lack of respect for your thoughtfulness, your kindness and your effort!
I'm with Murphy and Caroline.
To rant: I'm so tired of people excusing things like this by saying its just a sign of the times!
Sorry, sore subject!
I agree completely!!! I have gotten so tired of making an effort and spending hard earned money on my DGC with not a thank you in return, that I have quit making the effort and spending the money. The last straw was my 18 year old DGS taking the graduation check we sent and running to the bank to cash it and not calling to say thank you. The same happened a few weeks later when the next DGS graduated.
Even after I told my DDIL and DS about it and they said they would tell them to call, they didn't. Never a word from any of the five DGC who range in age from 10 to 22 for gifts even when given in person. I finally had to agree with my DH that enough is enough. We disagree that it is a sign of the times. It is just plain bad manners. We love them dearly and have still chosen to take this step.
I think that we should all handle this situation as we feel best and agree to disagree on the cause. Then at least there won't be stress about it on this board. :)