Am I being petty?

I’m a grandmother of 3. They are 21( he’s a marine) 16 year old girl and 10 year old girl. The one that’s a marine used to be stuck to me like glue. Since he’s stationed in California, he never texts or calls me. The 16 year old is the same, barely no contact. Are there other grandparents out there that are going through the same thing with their grandchildren? My feelings are hurt.

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Docdon23 · M

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.

Mbingh01 · 61-69, F

@Docdon23 you are right about that!

Docdon23 · M

@Mbingh01 It is like our own kids--close when small, then they don't want anything to do with you, then as adults they come back...usually...I am closer to my grown kids now than ever before. I know when i was a teenager I did not have a big desire to be with my grandparents!