The Irony of Life

Some children are busy with their lives they are creating for themselves.  Their focus is only for themselves, their wives, and children ... and nothing else.  Parents were not included in their calendar line-up or any of their timetables. They were left out in the cold to fend for themselves.

Because of this parents usually look for other people in the neighborhood to share work or hobbies they are interested in,  spend time with, and even eat and dine out.

When children notice this, they always are to first ones to comment or critique and verbalized concerns ... but deep in their hearts they are JEALOUS ... no amount of sugar coating is needed to explain their behavior.

Indeed, that's the strangest way of showing your love to your parents.  In good times, you were inattentive to them.  And in bad times, you want them involved in YOU!