Entitled grandparents’ bizarre chaotic behavior leads to multi-generational family drama, gets them banned from future holidays: ‘My mother ends up cleaning after them every couple of hours’

Grandparents visiting for Christmas should feel like a nostalgic holiday season movie. A visit dedicated to giving gifts and spoiling the grandkids. With Grandpa being Santa-like and hearty and Grandma being kind and pampering with attention.  This story is the perfect reminder that older doesn’t always mean wiser and that sometimes, the stigma about teenagers …
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Grandma cancels pool trip with her 7 grandchildren due to 8-year-old grandson’s misbehavior, angers his mother: ‘The group punishment made him unliked by the other kids’

We all know the feeling of being punished for someone else’s misdeeds. When you’re an adult, it manifests more subtly, like wondering, «Who ruined this for everyone?» when you see a particular rule. But when you’re a child, the Geneva Convention need not apply. It takes one kid being just enough of a stinker to …
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New mother grapples with a tough decision after realizing her mom was a dangerous parent: ‘Her defense? I did this with you and you survived’

Becoming a parent puts into perspective how difficult it is to be a GOOD parent. Perhaps this shines a light on our own families and if you’re lucky, you can glean wisdom from your parents. However, if you’re like most of us, watching your parents interact with their grandchild can be a jarring reminder of …
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