totally agree Gramma! that is just one of the MANY times I would love to put the parents in my shoes so they can see how difficult it can be to show the child of the negligent and disrespectful parent the same attention and affection as the child who has great parents and never causes me to question. It sounds wierd but it really is true, when a parent is a real piece of work the child can be difficult to deal with as well!
Here's to a HUGE "THANKS" to all the great parents and GREAT kids they have, who make the pros out weigh the cons in this balancing act!