Dear Abby: I’m embarrassed that my son, daughter-in-law continue to ignore my texts
Dear Abby advises a parent who can't get their son and daughter-in-law off the phone during family events.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: I’m embarrassed that my son, daughter-in-law continue to ignore my texts By Dear Abby Published June 9, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby advises a parent who can't get their son and daughter-in-law off the phone during family events. Justlight - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted a family gathering that included my adult cousin and his wife, who live locally, and my son, daughter-in-law, and their son, who traveled from Georgia to Pennsylvania to visit. Since my son and family rarely see relatives, I thought it would be great to get everyone together. At the gathering, my son barely acknowledged our cousins.
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