Am I being petty?

I don’t agree with other people’s snide comments. Their intention is not to hurt you, they are simply becoming their own people. They will become more considerate and connected, it will likely ebb over the years, because they are finding their own way. I would be happy for them and not take it personally.

People insult their age, but yes, it is different times from when you were their age. That’s nothing to be bitter about like some are.

Maybe it’s time to think of yourself and try something new, or get back into something you maybe didn’t have time for because you were busy being there for your family 🖤

They will come around. Hopefully it’s just a part of them growing up

They're growing into their own people , it's normal .it's also normal for the change to hurt you. If you love them allow them space and their own freedom of choice ,don't take that from them especially not under the care of your own wellbeing .

There are stages in their lives when this happens, regardless of circumstances, when they prefer their friends, social life or social media (too much) to us.

Did you feel the same with your children, or did you feel fulfilled on a good job of parenting that they were becoming self-sufficient, independent adults? Yes, the empty nest feeling can be a bittersweet experience with both generations but the alternative can be far worse, as we see from other posters all the time. But to answer your question, yes I have far less contact with my grandkids now that they are off pursuing their own lives and I am not their carpool driver, emergency baby sitter, etc. Are my feelings hurt? Nope Proud that yet another generation is tackling life headon and making their way into the world.

Wait until they need something

Mine arent that old yet and I'm dreading it. All 4 of them fight over me now. I'm going to miss that!
My 3rd grandchild told me last weekend that she wishes she could be glued to me forever! I'm hoping that never changes.

It happens.

They go away then come back, late 20s.

Well I don't really know how to fix that issue but I will say you're not being petty.

They get so busy growing up.
Just reach out in love to them.
Grandmas are special. ❤️

Aww sad... its the millennia century ...

My two youngest grands live with 7s, helping my son raising them. So very lucky for that. My two oldest grands live 1500 miles away in Michigan. Maybe see them every couple of years. Now that they close to adults, maybe they can come to Montana and visit. 🤗

The phone connection goes both ways. If you want to talk to them, call them.

My grandparents didn’t care I existed lol

If you can get into their life somewhere between 12 till 25 you're lucky .
These are the most socially developmental and busy years of their lives. Parents barely get a look in .🤷

Do you try to contact them?

Your Marine grandson most likely doesn't have any free time to do anything, 16 year old is an adolescent girl at an age that attitudes against families are common, that they are embarrased by them so the kids avoid them. Give it time, they'll come back around.