Do you believe in generation "gaps"?

I certainly don't. My niece is many decades younger than me (18), and much to my sisters dismay, she prefers the company of this ageing old "crazy" hippy rather than her mom or dad. She cannot stand the fact that they are racist snobs who hate the fact that Hannah is dating a great mexican boy. She spent last month with me and we had a blast.

Instead of going to her High school prom, she saw a flyer in my home for "Pride Prom" a yearly event for high school gays but has become a favorite with straight kids as well, they come from all over So. Ca. to Palm Springs for this event. Sis wasn't so happy about this either since gay people are all going straight to hell.

Hannah wants to move in with me come this fall for college, my sister is going to have a major fit, but I wouldn't mind, we are like sister and brother...I'm not sure as to what to decide, her happiness is more important to me than my sisters approval. What do you think?

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rottenrobi · 56-60, F

Awesome! Your niece will benefit greatly from being with an open and honest person like yourself. And she will keep you young.
Your sister should feel grateful her daughter will be safe with family. She may be upset in the beginning, but hopefully she'll come to terms with it. She chose to raise her daughter in a closed minded environment, what did she think would come from that?

Maggimay · 46-50, F

I think your niece will have a very good life. She seems to be a trooper. 👍

Coyotedave611 · M

@Maggimay: That she is, and thanks for the affirmation.

XNexoX · 31-35, M

I don't believe in generation gaps either, I get along with any age just fine. It's about the person

bijouxbroussard · F

She is very fortunate to have you in her life, and I see it being a very positive thing for both of you.

Coyotedave611 · M

@bijouxbroussard: Then it's settled, I was pretty much decided, I'll be thrilled and I know Hannah will be too. Thanks hon.

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