4 Real-Life Stories about Grandmas Who Have to Choose between Babysitting Their Grandkids & Their Own Time (Page 3 ) | August 9, 2024

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“I told my son that that’s way too much to ask of anyone and they need to find a professional,” OP added, emphasizing the unrealistic demands put upon her.

Despite her son’s best efforts, OP remained steadfast in her decision. The DIL, who was crying, contacted her and begged her to watch the couple’s kids, all the while stressing how important the employment opportunity was. However, the grandma refused to budge from her stance, standing up for her own personal space and comfort.

While the daughter returns to work, grandma refuses to babysits their newborn granddaughter.

As for the lady who sought out to her mother, who was 64 years old, for assistance with her infant, she was turned down in June 2022, according to a Reddit post by a 29-year-old mother. A return to work was necessary for OP at that time.

Her mother, who had not worked since 1992, said she was too elderly and had finished raising her children, which was a major setback. Due to budgetary restrictions, her proposed “traditional” family arrangement could not be implemented.

Though she tried to convince her mom otherwise, she ultimately decided it wouldn’t work for her. To begin with, she had greater debts and a higher income than her boyfriend, who had lower income but also had debt.

The family’s financial stability depended on OP’s ability to maintain her position as the primary earner. The OP’s mother disputed her proposal for a compromise by demanding $20 per hour for babysitting, despite the fact that they were confronted with the hard reality of debt and the need for two incomes.