Dad boasts of in-laws who babysit kids 2 to 3 times a week, criticizes Boomer grandparents who refuse to watch their grandchildren: ‘I can’t imagine ever being that selfish’

While it may not be quite the life-changing experience that becoming a parent is, being a grandparent is still a big responsibility. Assuming that parents and grandparents have a good relationship with one another, it is understandable that moms and dads may expect that their own moms and dads are going to help out now …
Seguir leyendo Dad boasts of in-laws who babysit kids 2 to 3 times a week, criticizes Boomer grandparents who refuse to watch their grandchildren: ‘I can’t imagine ever being that selfish’

16-year-old refuses to cook meals for his 9, 10, and 13-year-old siblings and his parents despite their insistence: ‘I don’t want to make 4 meals every dinner and I know nobody would appreciate’

There are some household duties that typically constitute a kid’s chores; cleaning your room, taking out the trash, and doing the dishes are chores kids of any age can do. Cooking dinner every night for your entire family is typically not one of the classics, but that was a chore assigned to a 16-year-old boy …
Seguir leyendo 16-year-old refuses to cook meals for his 9, 10, and 13-year-old siblings and his parents despite their insistence: ‘I don’t want to make 4 meals every dinner and I know nobody would appreciate’

‘I haven’t heard a thank you’: 23-year-old woman pays $360 to save older sister’s storage unit from auction, after learning it holds dining set their grandparents promised to her, restricting older sister’s access until she refunds her, sparking tension

Sisters are infamously known for growing up fighting over clothing, makeup, boys…pretty much anything that could be classified as ‘mine.’ The thing is, oftentimes it doesn’t seem to be something that all sisters grow out of. Because when sisters utter, with a false smile, what’s mine is yours, what they actually mean is, I want …
Seguir leyendo ‘I haven’t heard a thank you’: 23-year-old woman pays $360 to save older sister’s storage unit from auction, after learning it holds dining set their grandparents promised to her, restricting older sister’s access until she refunds her, sparking tension

Grandparents refuse to let their 3-year-old grandson take his Christmas and Birthday gifts home with him: ‘They paid for it, it’s theirs, they want him to have it at their home.’

Not every gift is given out of the kindness of the giver’s heart. Sometimes, they give gifts to make the recipient feel bad about themselves, as if they weren’t deserving of a better gift. Many parents are not above giving one child an extravagant and expensive gift while giving their other child a gift that …
Seguir leyendo Grandparents refuse to let their 3-year-old grandson take his Christmas and Birthday gifts home with him: ‘They paid for it, it’s theirs, they want him to have it at their home.’

‘No way I’m letting them near my son’: Pregnant woman considers cutting off parents-in-law, after they showed no excitement about baby, “failed” to send baby shower invites to their side of the family, and planned a trip abroad over baby’s due date

Becoming a first-time grandparent is usually met with overwhelming excitement. Tiny baby shoes, pushing swings to reach the stars, and spoiling the little ones with sweets their parents swore were off-limits. Sounds perfect, right? Well, apparently not for these in-laws. After a young couple joyfully announced their pregnancy, the soon-to-be mother was met with a …
Seguir leyendo ‘No way I’m letting them near my son’: Pregnant woman considers cutting off parents-in-law, after they showed no excitement about baby, “failed” to send baby shower invites to their side of the family, and planned a trip abroad over baby’s due date

‘I’m husband free & kid free… I love my peace!’: 50-year-old grandma raised kids her entire life as the oldest sibling and married young, now with 10 grandkids she refuses to babysit

This is a tricky one! Woman have been forced into mother positions for decades from very young ages. If you’re the oldest daughter, you take care of the other siblings; if you get into a traditional marriage, then you are taking care of all of the kids; and if your kids have kids, as the …
Seguir leyendo ‘I’m husband free & kid free… I love my peace!’: 50-year-old grandma raised kids her entire life as the oldest sibling and married young, now with 10 grandkids she refuses to babysit

Mom bans 58-year-old grandma from her 6-year-old grandson’s hospital room after putting her ‘miracle water’ into his IV: ‘I would rather have her mad at me than my son septic’

It’s sad to know you cannot always trust your closest family members in a medical crisis. Some of you might have family members who don’t believe in modern medicine, and wouldn’t be a trusted adult to make medical decisions for your child if you were unable to show up to the hospital during a medical …
Seguir leyendo Mom bans 58-year-old grandma from her 6-year-old grandson’s hospital room after putting her ‘miracle water’ into his IV: ‘I would rather have her mad at me than my son septic’

Entitled grandparents insist that they bring couple’s daughter to Disney with them against the couple’s wishes, then feed the fire by repeatedly mentioning it in front of the child: ‘Safety is our number one priority’

If you’re part of a family in which your grandparents insist they have greater say over your children’s lives than you do, buckle up. This story might strike a particular nerve. A Disney amusement park to a child is like a winning lottery ticket to an adult; a child’s eyes glow with excitement the moment …
Seguir leyendo Entitled grandparents insist that they bring couple’s daughter to Disney with them against the couple’s wishes, then feed the fire by repeatedly mentioning it in front of the child: ‘Safety is our number one priority’

Quiet guy unintentionally becomes old granny neighbor’s adopted grandson, wholesome relationship blossoms and now he’s included in her will: ‘The love’s definitely real.’

A man who intended to live a quiet solace life in his apartment ended up making friends with the old lady across the hallway in his apartment building. It all started when he helped carry her groceries and she declared him a «good boy» just like her grandson., Ben. When a grandmother loses a grandson …
Seguir leyendo Quiet guy unintentionally becomes old granny neighbor’s adopted grandson, wholesome relationship blossoms and now he’s included in her will: ‘The love’s definitely real.’

Late grandfather names 21-year-old granddaughter ‘sole heir’ of all of his assets, her 29-year-old estranged brother insists he is entitled to half of the inheritance: ‘[He] moved out at 18 and basically vanished’

Losing a loved one you spent your childhood with isn’t an easy experience to go through. This is especially true when you feel like they were the only trusted person truly there for you, and you, them. Companionship in any form is better than none at all, but there’s something special about a bond between …
Seguir leyendo Late grandfather names 21-year-old granddaughter ‘sole heir’ of all of his assets, her 29-year-old estranged brother insists he is entitled to half of the inheritance: ‘[He] moved out at 18 and basically vanished’