was this grandmother out of line or the mom?

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Ok i feel both were a little but who was more.  Yesterday i went to Hollywood studios in Orlando Florida. we are annual pass holders. They used to have a parade now its called the block party that is nor here nor there  but we were  sitting over a hour before the event  to have good seats.  this older lady in her 60s to 70s comes up with a little boy about  4 to 5 years of age. it was very hot out and he didn't want to see a show that was going on in the park. so the grandmother excused her self from the show and opt to sit next to my family and myself. upon the lady sitting with her grand son for  about  25 min she said she was getting thirsty  and needed a  cold beverage. but she really didnt want to loose her spot. so  she asked if i didnt mind to look after her grand son as she walked 40 ft to the drink cart. i told her not a problem and its not like you cant see him from where you will be so between me and the little boy we ward off all the people wanting to take seats. but while the grandmother was walking back her daughter and rest  of the family came  to the location. and said where is my mom i proceeded to say she is getting some drinks  and said oh wow my mom trusts everyone and leaves my kid with strangers.  i was in a way taken back here there family were able to run around and have really good seats and yet yelled at her poor mom for being thirsty and getting a drink yet still maintained the seats. 

who do you think was in the wrong?

Alex · Accepted Answer

It’s hard to say, it’s defiantly a generation thing going on here. Back when the Grandma was a child… that is what you did, there was nothing wrong with it.. Heck kids didn’t have to come home until the street lights went on ... And there was no such thing as a cell phone. Kids could go ALL day with out ever talking to Mom and Dad… and Mom and Dad didn’t worry. 

But the world has changed, and we have become so fearful, (rightfully so) that we don’t ever allow our kids any space everything is survived to the umpteen degree. (Once again rightfully so) 

I think the grandma was to trusting with a child so young.. if  he was 6 or 7 that would be better but 4 is a little young... however her daughter should not have made a seen about it. she was wrong.

Anonymous · Answer

Leaving a 4 or 5 year old boy with a complete stranger?  That's irresponsible and stupid.

? · Answer

I think the mother is a selfish B*tch lol.  No seriously though.. the grandmother was trying to be nice and helpful.. like you said.. she could see her grandson from the drink stand, she asked you to watch him.  I can see the mother's point of view to.. you can't really trust anyone these days, especially in a huge park like that, but the  mother should of offered the grandmother something to drink or SOMETHING especially if its that hot outside!!

thisjustin · Answer

It just sounds like the mom over reacted and she shouldn't have yelled at her for sure but she was probably just startled and scared to see her mom wasn't there to watch her child. I do not think she is a selfish b like others here.

warneal69 · Answer

Let me see if I have this right.

Grandma left her baby's baby with a complete stranger because she was thirsty?

Grandma either never was completely in touch with reality or she's starting to lose it.

emma82020 · Answer

i am sure the mom was ...she is probly a princess and spoiled her whole life and only thinks about herself...

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