I’m all for kids spending time with their grandparents but every weekend in my opinion seems too frequent. What about family time with both parents being there & not just the one? That’s important too

I can understand why she is being defensive; every family is different and we shouldn’t judge. Personally I could not be away from my little ones for that long and so often but each to their own.

I think every weekend is a little much but maybe every second weekend. But that is my personal opinion.

Don’t we all go through phases in our lives? Maybe this is just a point in their lives where this arrangement works. Next year may be different. Hell, next week may be different!

Basically their child is spending time with one parent, not both as a family as much as they should be. Although Grandma may not admit it, minding children as you get a bit older is tiring. I know of a Grandma who occasionally declined an invitation. She knew the parents didn’t want to take ther children where there may be alcohol. The family took the time to help with chores that they discovered were difficult for her that she would otherwise have paid a tradesman.

Each to their own but I personally wouldn’t be sending my four kids to mums every weekend. Saturday and Sunday’s are strictly fanuky time at our house. Hubby and I do have a date night once every month or so and kids have sleep over at nans.

Their family and their choice of parent style.

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  • • mom93821 replied
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My thoughts are if it works for them, fantastic.
It is not something i would do

My kids spent a lot of time with my mother in law growing up. They loved her dearly and she them. I know if I had the opportunity, I would want to spend as much time as possible with my grandson, but can’t due to distance. Stick to what you know is true Rachel, bugger the rest!

My daughter had a very special relationship with my mother and I only wish they had spent more time together before my mother passed away.

Good on her. Unless she is actually neglecting or endangering her child then it shouldn’t be a problem!

Its good that this works for them at this point in time – truly hope they don’t take Grandmothers time for granted – many people do and I know of many Grandparents who cancel their own things to look after Grandkids – this is NOT ok. Once every few weekends, yes! Every single weekend – No! I have a friend who tells off the grandparents when they aren’t around to look after the grandkids – and she has always had the kids at Grans once a week…