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Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Dear Abby: Years of gift-giving are met with silence from my nieces, nephews

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The blame falls on the parents who failed to teach them basic good manners.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Dear Abby: I know she went through a divorce, but no one in her family acknowledges our gifts (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    The blame falls on the parents who failed to teach them basic good manners.

  2. AL.com

    Dear Abby: Holidays are coming. Have you taught your kids what a thank-you note is yet? (opens AL.com)

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    The blame falls on the parents who failed to teach them basic good manners.

  3. MLive

    Dear Abby: Years of gift-giving are met with silence from my nieces, nephews (opens MLive)

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    The blame falls on the parents who failed to teach them basic good manners.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Dear Abby: Before holiday presents pile up, make sure your kids know how to say thanks (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The blame falls on the parents who failed to teach them basic good manners.