Why is that as you get older family stops caring...?

I'm just curious. I used to be so freaking spoiled by my family...aunts...unlces...cousins...mom.… that it bugs me or not that I'm greedy, but I'm 22 and seems like since I was 18 all the X-Mas gifts, Easter baskets, birthday gifts...it all stopped. Is this part of the growing up process? People just kick you out and don't sugar coat anything for you anymore. So sad. Why did I ever grow up?! I miss the days when I used to run home from school, turn on the t.v. watch Power Rangers and go play with the neighbors...Ahh the simple days!! No more letters to Santa =(
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Yep, part of growing up. I think it is so cool you got to experience all that love and support when you were a kid because it set an example for you to treat the little ones in your life a certain way. If you have friends or family with little kids, now is your chance to give back ... it doesn't have to involve money either, a weekly play date at the local park makes any kid feel top notch special!!! Now that you are considered 'grown' by your family, you can still keep the bond alive by dropping a letter or note, short phone calls for updates, etc. I am sure they still would love to hear what is new in life for you, even though they are not doing the kid spoiling thing for you anymore .... I sure miss those simple days too..... wahhhh!!! Growing up doesn't feel so good as I imagined it would once you are there!!!
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