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????? To let my mom spoil our kids?

My mom watches our 2 kids Alex age 2.5 and Sam age 8mo while I work. I don't make much money so it wouldn't pay to have both kids in daycare. I've tried talking to my mom but to no avail. She lets Alex get away with everything and lets her eat all kinds of junk food. And allows her to go without a nap which just makes her really really crabby for us at dinner time. So I either continue to put up with this or try to find a evening or weekend job. any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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    its grandma and that's what shes going to do! you cant change her and even though they are your kids she is still not going to listen! sorry its on of those damned if you do damned if you don't kind of things

  • 1 decade ago

    My mother in law used to do the same thing. Here's what helped- Sit down and explain why these things concern you. Tell her that her grandchildren could come down with diabetes, develop sleeping disorders and turn out to be juvenile delinquents if she doesn't change her ways. But then wink and tell her that spoiling in moderation is great and that is what makes her the best grandma.

  • 1 decade ago

    i went through this same dilemma recently! i ended up putting my two year old in daycare for three days of the week.for me that was $75.00 for the week.my mom kept my baby all week and my two year old only two days.that way my two year old was being prepared for school he is not being thrown off a schedule and really how bad can you screw up a 8 mth old they don't eat much table food and you can not survive the day without the nap.i hope this helped.hopefully the two days with grandma wont mess up to much of alex's schedule.

  • 1 decade ago

    ♥Well, your mom loves you & she loves spoiling her grandchildren. Most grandparents do that because they want their grandchildren happy & to remember them. Overall though, I'd sit down with your mom & talk about some discipline guideline rules. She might not like all of them, but she will understand that you are trying to be a good parent =)

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  • 1 decade ago

    I suggest writing down what your expectations are, and that you love having her take care of them, because you know how much she loves them, and that they'll be well taken care of (throw in a few compliments), then go ahead and express your concerns.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Talk to your Mom again, tell her exactly what you told us. I'm sure she wants to make things easier for you, but she should abide by your rules. Good luck & best wishes.

    Source(s): Mom, Aunt, BSW
  • Thats grandparents. They love their little grandchildren and want them to be happy with everything and anything they do.,,

    just relax and let her be grandma :-)

    dont worry its normal

    GodBless:-)

  • 1 decade ago

    look for a free daycare???

    i would hate to have to put up with that

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