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Originally Posted by Have Hope
Wow - I'm very sorry to hear this... it's heartbreaking. The exchange students should be having a wonderful experience instead of this type of negative and guilt-tripping experience. My only suggestion is to treat them yourself as best you can, be a good supportive ear for them and be supportive... go with them places if you can, even if it's just for walks nearby. Try to make up for where your parents are lacking, if and when possible. It's really a shame that your parents are behaving this way, as though it's a burden to them. They never should have agreed to do so. Maybe also give your parents a good slap upside the head and set them straight yourself.
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I spoke with one of them today and my parents told them that we don't celebrate Christmas. And I sat here like what?? We have celebrated Christmas every year of my life! Not too long ago, my parents told me that my sister and her partner are likely coming for Christmas. I am so lost on what's going on because I wasn't told that we weren't celebrating.
Yes. They will get a slap upside the head from me. I will not tolerate this. No guest should have to be put through this, let alone teens. I told her we WILL have a very merry Christmas whether my parents are on board with it or not. If they want to be Bah Humbugs then they can. WE are not.
I feel so bad my parents are such self-absorbed, selfish bitter people. Thankfully, I am not. I have far less money and belongings than they do and I am still going to find a way to make this a wonderful, joyful holiday for us all.