| Fishergirl |
| (addict) |
| 10/15/09 01:00 PM |
Re: Son says he is Disatisfied with Us
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Your son is taking advantage of you. Your grandparents NOT built in babysitters. And now that he isnt getting his own way, they are pouting, like little kids. Helping out your kids with babysitting now and then is ok. BUT it needs to be on your terms not theirs. If they want to lead a busy life style they can find another sitter. Maybe once they have to pay for it they will realize running around or working all the time (especially if they dont really need to) isnt really worth it.
You need to be straight up with them and tell them what they did was rude and disrespectful. That you would love to spoil and play with your grandchildren but not taken advantage of. Then you need to hold your ground. Go out and find something you love to do to get your mind off it.
My sisters were always doing this to my parents and they finally had to take a stand. They still babysit now and then but only when it works for them. Yes, some of my siblings threw a fit and just plain embarrassed themselves by acting so selfish but they got over it. They also would ask my dad first because they knew he would say yes. Kids are still your kids no matter what age and they know how to play you.