View Poll Results: How frequently do you talk with your parents on the phone?
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More than once daily
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0% |
Daily
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5 |
15.63% |
Twice a week
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2 |
6.25% |
Three times a week
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4 |
12.50% |
Four times a week
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0 |
0% |
Five times a week
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0 |
0% |
Once a week
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9 |
28.13% |
Twice a Month
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5 |
15.63% |
Once a month
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4 |
12.50% |
Less than once a month
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3 |
9.38% |
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03-01-2015, 01:17 PM
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#1
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Rivet Master
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 510
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Settle a debate - how frequently do you talk with your parents
We had a discussion the other day about frquency of communication with parents that don't live nearby. I am trying to attach a poll that will provide some insight.
If your parents are still with you and live far enough away that you must call to communicate, Please respond as to how frequently you talk with them on the phone.
Thank you..
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03-01-2015, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Mom still alive. Talk every 1-2 weeks usually.
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03-01-2015, 01:27 PM
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#3
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Rivet Master
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 510
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In my mid 50s.
Not a only child.
Fortunately both parents still alive.
Once a week typically. Sometimes every 2 weeks.
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03-01-2015, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,183
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My parents are both dead. We have three adult children (one married). We hear from them more or less weekly in some fashion. Sometimes we get phone calls, sometimes emails, sometimes text messages. Since Jo Ann and the kids are all on FB (I'm not) sometimes they communicate with us that way.
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03-01-2015, 04:21 PM
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#5
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Rivet Master
2002 31' Classic
Currently Looking...
Monroe
, Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 649
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Two daughters, ages 46 and 33. Talk to them every day at work, face to face, not phone.
Parents residing in Heaven. No phone to Heaven, you just talk or think to them. I do that several times a week. I don't know if they hear me, but I like to think they can.
If your parents are still alive, talk to them a lot while you can still have a two way conversation.
(terryV has to go now; he can't see to type right now)
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03-01-2015, 04:46 PM
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#6
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Rivet Master
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by terryV
Two daughters, ages 46 and 33. Talk to them every day at work, face to face, not phone.
Parents residing in Heaven. No phone to Heaven, you just talk or think to them. I do that several times a week. I don't know if they hear me, but I like to think they can.
If your parents are still alive, talk to them a lot while you can still have a two way conversation.
(terryV has to go now; he can't see to type right now)
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I agree wholeheartedly!
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03-01-2015, 05:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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my mom had to call her parents every day until they passed in their 90's.
when dad was alive i tried stretching it to 2 or 3 days but it made mom anxious. now that dad has passed i call daily because it makes her happy. not much new to talk about each time and i don't like the 'pressure' to do it but hey, it is my mom who always took care of others first. i understand.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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03-01-2015, 05:43 PM
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#8
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3 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 26
Alamogordo
, New Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 118
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Both parents still alive, and I talk to them at least twice a week by phone. They live a long way away from me. I am in my 50's, and I miss them terribly . My life and job are 1500 miles away from them. I may move back closer to them within 6 years.
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03-01-2015, 06:34 PM
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#9
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4 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Madison
, Officially SD but are traveling full time.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 335
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Dad died 18 years ago. In 2007 my sister and her husband moved in with my 82 year old mother. Sister is emotionally troubled and mom was exhibiting early stages of dementia. Within 3 months she and her husband were trying to get mom to put their names on the deed to mom's home in Bishop, CA. Second sister called me and told me that first sister was abusing mom and told me about first sister trying to get mom to put their names on the deed to her home. I traveled 1000 miles to talk to everyone. Second sister was right. I called Adult Protective Services. First sister disconnected the phone. APS did nothing. First sister hit my mother two years later. She and her husband were forced to move out of mom's home. I was unaware of their move until I heard that my third sister and her husband had checked themselves out of drug rehab in Eureka, CA and had moved in with mom. Third sister has been in and out of jail and drug rehab most of her adult life. At one time she was jailed for robbing my mother and grandmother and threatened to kill my mother because mom had turned her into the Sheriff. The phone is still disconnected. Christmas and birthday gifts and letters go unanswered. Still APS will not get involved. I have heard of this kind of thing happening but never thought that I would see it first hand. Third sister poses an unacceptable risk to my mother's safety and welfare. I still do not have a phone number that I can use to call my mother. I have given APS and the Sheriff copies of her and her husband's arrest records, history of poly drug abuse and a narrative that talks about her having all three of her children taken away from her because of abuse and abandonment but the County has refused to do anything to protect my mother from them. Christmas gifts are sent back and birthday cards go unanswered.
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03-01-2015, 06:37 PM
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#10
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,148
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parents and in-laws deceased; we talk, but not on the phone. At our age, we still seek advice.
Mike & Dana
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03-01-2015, 07:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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I'm about to turn 40. We're 600+ miles from home and I call my parents 3 times a week (and they sometimes text or call be twice in any given week). I have my kids call them once a week too. HOWEVER, my wife often goes weeks without talking to hers. Good relationships for both of us, but just different family practices.
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03-01-2015, 10:24 PM
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#12
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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When I was in my 20s it was about once a week. In my 30s it was about once a month. In my 40s it was only when something noteworthy happened. In my 50s it was when I could find the time. We never were close, and the longer I lived apart from them the less we had in common.
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03-04-2015, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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92 year old father lives 500 miles away. For years, even when my mother was alive no matter where in the world I was at 9:00AM their time I called. Still do. Will miss the calls when he is gone. Our adult daughter talks to my wife and or me daily.
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03-04-2015, 08:17 AM
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#14
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2 Rivet Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1993 34' Excella
COVINGTON
, rich patch road
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 63
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There is no way I could go a week with out talking to my mom and dad. Blessed to still have them with me. My sons are at least once a week and 3 daughters, 1 on ever Sunday. second one, once in a while, third she still lives at home with us. which is by the way wonderful. We keep our Firends close our Family closer. or try to. When the day does come that I lose one It will tear me apart. God bless Fathers and Mothers no matter there age, They are wonderful People.
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03-04-2015, 08:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Powder Springs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 671
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Bonginator, I am curious about your "debate." Is the debate specifically about frequency of communication or does it center around your traveling and them being worried about your travel?
My husband and I have three "sets of parents." We talk to them frequently but have had to start being vague about our travel times. If they know specifically when we travel they tend to fret. Or phones blow up with texts, emails or phone calls "Did you make it there safe?" I know they just care about us and want to make sure we're safe but we feel that this level of worry is somewhat unhealthy. We try not to contribute to the problem. The best way we have found to handle the worry is by not giving them a specific time-frame that we are traveling.
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03-04-2015, 11:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 23' Safari FB SE
Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Someday'59
Bonginator, I am curious about your "debate." Is the debate specifically about frequency of communication or does it center around your traveling and them being worried about your travel?
My husband and I have three "sets of parents." We talk to them frequently but have had to start being vague about our travel times. If they know specifically when we travel they tend to fret. Or phones blow up with texts, emails or phone calls "Did you make it there safe?" I know they just care about us and want to make sure we're safe but we feel that this level of worry is somewhat unhealthy. We try not to contribute to the problem. The best way we have found to handle the worry is by not giving them a specific time-frame that we are traveling.
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Someday - It is more about the frequency of contact when living away from parents.
I think each family is different and there is no right answer.
I do know as my parents age, each conversation and visit becomes more precious. I will be devastated when I no longer can speak with them.
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03-04-2015, 11:13 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
z
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 262
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Quote:
Originally Posted by terryV
Two daughters, ages 46 and 33. Talk to them every day at work, face to face, not phone.
Parents residing in Heaven. No phone to Heaven, you just talk or think to them. I do that several times a week. I don't know if they hear me, but I like to think they can.
If your parents are still alive, talk to them a lot while you can still have a two way conversation.
(terryV has to go now; he can't see to type right now)
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I'm with terryV. I can't type right now either. Man I miss my dad, and my mom. Lost my only brother too. My grandmother "mimi"...oh man..
Just me now. Even tho I have a beautiful wife and three kids...just me now..
Signing off....You have no idea how much I miss them...
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03-04-2015, 11:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Powder Springs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 671
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bonginator
Someday - It is more about the frequency of contact when living away from parents.
I think each family is different and there is no right answer.
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In that case, I guess I should answer the question.
Our parents live close. We talk to them 4-5 times a week.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonginator
I do know as my parents age, each conversation and visit becomes more precious. I will be devastated when I no longer can speak with them.
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This is the sentiment I have about my grandparents who live away. I talk to them about 3 times a month. (But gosh, I should call more often.)
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04-04-2015, 07:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 117
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I talk to my mother pretty much daily. My father doesn't like being bothered by phone calls, so once or twice a week (sometimes even less often).
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