So I need to confront my mom on a few things about her watching Connor. 1. We took Connor off of the…
So I need to confront my mom on a few things about her watching Connor.
1. We took Connor off of the bottles when he was about 14 months old, it wasn't easy that's for sure but he's on sippy cups now. Well I just found out when he's at her house for a weekend she has him on the bottle. I'm not happy about it and I told her to take him off of it she told me she's nana and she can do what she wants. I told her no but she hasn't listened to me.
2. She buys him McDonalds every single time he's there. I'm pretty sure that's all he eats when he's there. My boyfriend and I aren't happy about that because we never eat fast food. It's very rare if we do. It's so bad for him.
3. She lets him stay up until 10pm. His bed time is usually 8:30-9pm. For a one year old that works for him.
I want to talk to her about it but I feel like she'll get all upset with me and get mad. I don't know how to confront her but not sound mean or anything 😕
👑Ore👑·
She's going to be mad either way . You just have to be honest and tell her your requirements of her watching him . Yes he's her grandson but at the end of the day he's your son. if she can't respect you and your husband parenting style then you will have to discuss what happens next . You can't keep letting her do what she wants if thats not something you want to continue
Kayla Childress·
Мама дочки-младенца
You just have to be strict. Nana or not if she can't obey your rules she doesn't get to baby sit.
Kimberly ·
Any time I tired having a normal, calm conversation like that to my mum she got defensive. I had to cut her out of my life because she never accepted that I'm son's mother, not her.
Samantha Walker-Rosetta ·
Мама дочки (5 лет)
Be firm and direct, I understand she is your mom. Yet, her playing the "nana" card does not work in this situation. Yes, she will more than likely be upset, and that is ok. What is most important right now is your son and his needs, AND, that you are being respected when Nana is watching him. If she cannot respect how you want him to be taken care of, she made her choice.
A J·
You definitely have to address the issues now or it will get worse. Comprise with things to try and make her feel a bit in control. Like bedtime at her house is ok. McDonald's on occasion is ok. 🤷🏽♀️
I had to cut my mom off for many reasons and the most important was her not respecting our boundaries. She started telling my kids to lie about things or not say they did things they aren't allowed to.
I offered for her to see them at my house and they couldn't go to her house anymore. She actually chose to not come around. Her loss.