diff --git a/src/ankisyncd/sync.py b/src/ankisyncd/sync.py
index 66be132..4745d73 100644
--- a/src/ankisyncd/sync.py
+++ b/src/ankisyncd/sync.py
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ def remove(self, graves):
         self.col.remCards(graves['cards'], notes=False)
         # and decks
         for oid in graves['decks']:
-            self.col.decks.rem(oid, childrenToo=False)
+            self.col.decks.rem(oid)
 
         self.col.server = False