Under what circumstances would you feel you had to walk away from your adult children and your grandkids?

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If they were users, ingrate takers or abusers.
Just because they are family does not mean you have to put up with them. Also if they were commiting crimes, I would get away from them.

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NiceNMyWorld	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 9:06AM I would have to be totally convinced that is was in their best interest, or for my safety. Rated: +3Vote for this!
jennyau	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 6:33AM For me thats a tough one I think I would have to keep some avenue open even if it was staying away and just the odd phone call here and there.My hubby walked away from his abusive parents after his sister suicided and he has gone forward in life in leaps and bounds ever since. Rated: +1Vote for this!
MiniBryant	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 7:19AM I agree with "lost12345." Rated: +1Vote for this!
lost12345	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 7:16AM I would walk away IF my child was a rapist, *********, murderer, theives or gang members. I would walk away from my children IF they were abusing me in anyway - verbally, emotionally, mentally, physically. I would NEVER walk away from my grandchildren... they would only be mine to spoil -- not parent or discipline! If my child was doing a poor parenting job, I would just love them and be there for them -- provide them with guidance through my wisdom and experiences. But yeah, NEVER would I disregard my grandchildren for anything. Rated: +1Vote for this!
jouster	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 7:54AM I would walk away to a point, but would always remain visible! But walking away has never happened yet, though some might say I've had enough reason! Like so much in life, you perhaps need to have experienced this before being able to truthfully comment! Rated: +1Vote for this!
tradelinks	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 8:31AM When you practice tough love...when it's more destructive to you personally or materially....when you recognize that they need space and time to grow up and make their own mistakes....when you don't see them as children anymore Rated: +1Vote for this!
WhoTheHellAreYou	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 9:37AM if ANY of them took a bite out of MY cheesecake. MY cheesecake. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Shellfinder	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 9:38AM wHEN THEY NO LONGER RESPECT YOU, TREAT YOU COURTEOUSLY, AND APPEAR TO BE USING YOU... THATS TOUGH LOVE. HOW ELSE WILL THEY LEARN YOUR BOUNDARIES? Rated: +1Vote for this!
JohnDavid2	Posted Aug 26th, 2009 at 10:25AM For health issues. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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