Dear Eric: In the past, you’ve suggested to writers that they stop sending cards, gifts, checks, et cetera, when the recipient cannot bother to even acknowledge them.

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I agree but what about this: I have seven teenage and young adult grandchildren in two different families. Out of each family, only one grandchild will kindly say thank you or acknowledge the gift. His or her siblings do not.

Do I follow through with your advice and only send cards to the lone thoughtful recipient? Even though they’re all adults or near adulthood, they all live at home with parents.

If I single one or two out (the thoughtful ones) I’m sure I will be considered the rude “bad guy”! What do you think?

– Gift Giver

Dear Giver: First, you’re not obligated to send gifts. Gift-giving is an ext

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