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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 368661"><p>busywend - I haven't spoken to difficult child about it yet, but plan to discuss it with him tomorrow (been too busy with skin cancer appointment scheduling). I will let you know what he says.</p><p> </p><p>Esther - Thanks for posting, and I can definitely understand that you do not wish to babysit your grandchildren, especially if they have behavior problems. I would like to say that I think there is a difference between "babysitting" and spending time with one's own grandchildren and helping out in an urgent situation. Babysitting implies childcare of a routine nature. I have NEVER asked anyone in my family to babysit my kids. I would not take advantage of family members this way. My parents offered to have difficult child come over. Also, it is July, and this is the first time they have spent any time during this entire year with my difficult child without me there. Both of my parents are in excellent health and retired. I was going out of town overnight for a professional licensing exam when this occurred with my dad (remember that they volunteered). I don't consider taking an exam to be a fun getaway, but more of an urgent need for overnight childcare one time. I also scheduled skin cancer surgery for next month. I think that qualifies as urgent as well, and it would sure be nice if family could step up and help out. They are certainly capable for just a day. And, while I agree that grandparents should not be expected to babysit, I do think they should spend time with their grandchildren one-on-one. A grandchild's disability shouldn't negate this important relationship. In fact, kids with disabilities arguably need more love and support than typical kids, and so do their parents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 368661"] busywend - I haven't spoken to difficult child about it yet, but plan to discuss it with him tomorrow (been too busy with skin cancer appointment scheduling). I will let you know what he says. Esther - Thanks for posting, and I can definitely understand that you do not wish to babysit your grandchildren, especially if they have behavior problems. I would like to say that I think there is a difference between "babysitting" and spending time with one's own grandchildren and helping out in an urgent situation. Babysitting implies childcare of a routine nature. I have NEVER asked anyone in my family to babysit my kids. I would not take advantage of family members this way. My parents offered to have difficult child come over. Also, it is July, and this is the first time they have spent any time during this entire year with my difficult child without me there. Both of my parents are in excellent health and retired. I was going out of town overnight for a professional licensing exam when this occurred with my dad (remember that they volunteered). I don't consider taking an exam to be a fun getaway, but more of an urgent need for overnight childcare one time. I also scheduled skin cancer surgery for next month. I think that qualifies as urgent as well, and it would sure be nice if family could step up and help out. They are certainly capable for just a day. And, while I agree that grandparents should not be expected to babysit, I do think they should spend time with their grandchildren one-on-one. A grandchild's disability shouldn't negate this important relationship. In fact, kids with disabilities arguably need more love and support than typical kids, and so do their parents. [/QUOTE]
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