To tell you the truth I can't say if I would ask for forgiveness. I think that it's bs that they are treating your children they way that they are behaving. I guess if you really want to talk to them I would send a letter, or call them. I would just explain the circumstances of how about your summer came about. I also would explain to them that when they have an issue with you to take it out on you instead of the kids. I know that you love your parents, but you also need to be very cautious on how they behave with the insults around your kids. You should talk to them about how they treat you the way they do. That would be so hard to put up with that. You know I think all people have some type of disfunction in every family, but that doesn't excuse someone behaving like an idiot. When your grown you know right from wrong. If you don't mind me asking, what does your husband say about how they are treating all of you? I know that I'm rambling, but I get upset when people hurt or try to hurt kids for no apparent reason.