DEAR ABBY: While going through some old greeting cards, I read the messages written by our children when they were kids. I thought I would send them back -- one for each occasion -- as a reminder of good things from the past.
It seems some children blame their parents, but forget all the good that happened in their lives. Seeing an old card may be a positive reminder. -- RECYCLING WITH A TWIST
DEAR RECYCLING: Maybe, maybe not. If you're having problems with your adult children, my advice would be to resolve those issues in a forthright manner. Do not attempt to "guilt" them, because it's manipulative and could backfire.
However, if you are determined to send the cards, be sure to write something on each one about reconciliation that carries a positive message.